asylum — protection given to someone who has left their country for political reasons
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: protection given to someone who has left their country for political reasons
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈsaɪləm/
Korean meaning: 정치적 이유로 본국을 떠난 사람에게 주는 보호, 망명
Korean pronunciation: 어**사이**럼
Example Sentences
- The spy's favorite coffee shop became his daily asylum from boring government meetings.
- She was granted asylum after proving her life was in danger.
- The superhero's secret base was his asylum from both villains and annoying reporters.
asylum
NOUN//əˈsaɪləm//
protection given to someone who has left their country for political reasons
A refugee receives asylum protection from an immigration officer
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From gymnasium to auditorium, asylum finds a way!
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Origin
From Greek 'asylon' meaning 'inviolable refuge' or 'sanctuary.' Ancient Greek temples and sacred places served as safe havens where people could seek protection from persecution.
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“The spy's favorite coffee shop became his daily asylum from boring government meetings.”
“She was granted asylum after proving her life was in danger.”
“The superhero's secret base was his asylum from both villains and annoying reporters.”
“Many refugees cross dangerous borders hoping to find asylum.”
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