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One in strange state after war? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

refugee

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'one in strange state after war?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for refugee that I've seen before include "One fleeing from persecution" , "One forced to flee" , "One seeks shelter" , "One fleeing troubles" , "War-forced migrant" .)

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