Meaning
Asylum refers to the protection granted by a nation to individuals fleeing persecution, violence, or other forms of harm in their home country, often involving legal processes to establish a well-founded fear of persecution based on factors such as race,
💡 The term "asylum" is often conflated with "refugee status," but while both relate to protection from harm, asylum specifically pertains to individuals who apply for protection after arriving in the host country, whereas refugee status is typically granted before arrival.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Amina
sits
in
the
municipal
office
,
clutching
a
folder
of
papers
as
she
waits
for
an
appointment
about
her
asylum
application
.
The
volunteer
who
greets
her
explains
the
legal
procedures
calmly
,
outlining
what
evidence
is
necessary
and
when
interviews
will
be
scheduled
.
Though
the
bureaucracy
feels
daunting
,
she
appreciates
the
clear
timetable
and
the
fact
that
someone
will
accompany
her
to
the
interview
.
Outside
the
window
the
street
is
quiet
and
sunlight
falls
across
the
table
,
giving
her
a
small
,
almost
ordinary
reassurance
amid
the
uncertainty
.
She
breathes
more
easily
as
she
makes
a
list
of
documents
to
collect
,
feeling
pragmatic
and
cautiously
hopeful
about
the
next
steps
.
Common Phrases
seek asylum
grant asylum
asylum seeker
Synonyms
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