How do you pronounce asylum?

asylum is pronounced as /əˈsaɪləm/.

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asylum

🏥asylum

noun

/əˈsaɪləm/

asunder asymmetric

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Meaning

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

Example Sentences

The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.

Example Expressions

seek asylum

Synonyms

sanctuary, refuge, shelter, haven, protection

Antonyms

danger, exposure, threat

Collocations

grant asylum, political asylum, seek asylum, asylum seeker

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