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Thursday, October 15, 2026

asylum

ə-ˈsī-ləm·noun

Definition

Protection granted to individuals in a foreign country due to persecution or danger in their home country.

Example

“After fleeing her war-torn country, she sought asylum in a neighboring nation.”

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