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Vocabulary Entry
asylum
|noun • verb
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N
noun
Protection granted to individuals in a foreign country, usually due to persecution or danger in their home nation.
Example Sentences
"The refugee sought asylum in a neighboring country."
"Many people flee their homes in search of asylum."
"The government granted her asylum due to the threats she faced."
V
verb
To provide or seek refuge or protection.
Example Sentences
"They decided to asylum themselves in the local church."
"Activists urged the country to asylum those fleeing war."
"He hoped to asylum from the injustices at home."