noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Refers to moving to a safe place to avoid danger, such as natural disasters or attacks. Often used in formal or military contexts. Cross-referenced with 退避, which is a more common synonym.
See also: 退避
住民は安全な場所へ避退した。
The residents evacuated to a safe place.
敵の攻撃から避退する必要があった。
It was necessary to take refuge from the enemy attack.