Translation
asylum, refuge, shelter
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Word origin
From Latin asylum, from Greek asylon ('sanctuary'), from a- ('not') and syle ('right of seizure'). An asylum was a place where no one could be seized.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- asylon
- English cognates
- asylum
Grammar
Examples
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He applied for political asylum.
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This family is looking for a safe refuge.
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He was refused asylum.
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Asylum applications rise every year.
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The poor man found shelter with friends.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 32, lesson 7: asile, routine, chagrin and 7 more words.