Word 'migrant' at milder end of lexicon that aims to diminish suffering
caused by Syrian war

   By Nahlah Ayed, CBC News Posted: Aug 27, 2015 5:00 AM ET Last Updated:
   Aug 27, 2015 5:00 AM ET
   Syrian refugees pack the stands inside the national stadium on the
   Greek island of Kos Aug. 11. The refugees are held by Greek police, but
   they hope to make their way farther into Europe.

   Syrian refugees pack the stands inside the national stadium on the
   Greek island of Kos Aug. 11. The refugees are held by Greek police, but
   they hope to make their way farther into Europe. (Yannis
   Behrakis/Reuters)

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