disaster victims; sufferers of a calamity
Refers to people affected by a disaster such as an earthquake, flood, or fire. Often used in news reports and official contexts.
Relief supplies were delivered for the disaster victims.
The city built temporary housing for the disaster victims.
Compound of 罹災 (risai, 'suffering from a disaster') and 民 (min, 'people'). 罹災 is itself a compound of 罹 (ri, 'to suffer from') and 災 (sai, 'disaster').