This is the 3295th most frequent German word.
geflüchtete
"Geflüchtete" means "refugees" or "people who fled."
In this sentence, 'geflüchteten' is used as an adjective to describe the noun 'Menschen'. It indicates people who have fled.
Die geflüchteten Menschen fanden ein neues Zuhause.
The refugees found a new home.
Here, 'geflüchtete' modifies the noun 'Vogel'. It conveys the idea of the bird having escaped.
Der geflüchtete Vogel kehrte in den Käfig zurück.
The escaped bird returned to the cage.
In this example, 'Geflüchtete' is used as a noun (plural), referring collectively to people who have fled.