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asylum

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/əˈsaɪləm/ · a-sy-lum

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

Meanings

nounformal

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

حفاظت جسے ایک غیر ملکی ملک میں ان لوگوں کو دیا جاتا ہے جو اپنے وطن میں ظلم یا خطرے کا شکار ہیں۔

پناہ

panah

Formal: پناہ

Synonyms

refugesanctuaryshelterپناہپناہ گزینیتحفظ

Antonyms

dangerthreatpersecutionخطرہدباؤظلم

Common Collocations

  • seek asylum
  • grant asylum
  • asylum seeker

Example Sentences

Many people seek asylum in countries that offer protection from persecution.

بہت سے لوگ ان ممالک میں پناہ کی تلاش کرتے ہیں جو ظلم سے بچاؤ کی پیشکش کرتے ہیں۔

Bohat se log in mumalik mein panah ki talash karte hain jo zulm se bachao ki peshkash karte hain.

Asylum policies vary widely from country to country.

پناہ کی پالیسیاں ملک بہ ملک مختلف ہوتی ہیں۔

Panah ki policies mulk beh mulk mukhtalif hoti hain.

The asylum process can be lengthy and complicated.

پناہ کا عمل طویل اور پیچیدہ ہو سکتا ہے۔

Panah ka amal taweel aur pechida ho sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

solicitation:Solicitation refers to the act of asking for or trying to obtain something, while asylum specifically relates to the protection offered to individuals.

Word Family

asylum seeker
nounپناہ گزین

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'asylum' as 'a safe place for someone in danger'.

Imagine a safe house where individuals are sheltered from harm.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "asylon" — safe place

First known use: 16th century

The term has been used since the 16th century referring to a place offering protection or safety.