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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

A large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff.

An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.

the area, degree, or scope of something

An amount of money or property left to someone in a will.

The part of the digestive system where food is digested and absorbed, extending from the stomach to...

a spice made from ground dried chili peppers, used to add heat and flavor to food