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asylum

noun

/əˈsaɪləm/

Meaning

Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.

The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.

seek asylum

sanctuary, refuge, shelter, haven, protection

danger, exposure, threat

grant asylum, political asylum, seek asylum, asylum seeker

the act of washing oneself, often for religious purposes

Decline in physical or mental functionality

A military officer acting as a confidential assistant to a senior officer.

A deep, reverberating sound; a quality that evokes a response or profound impact.

The study and tracing of lines of descent or family history.

A chemical process in soil that helps retain nutrients.