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political asylum

1 of 1noun
/pə.ˈlɪ.tɪ.kəl a.saɪ.ləm/
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the protection that a country grants to someone who has fled their home country because of political reasons

  • She sought political asylum after facing persecution in her home country.
  • His application for political asylum was approved after a thorough review.
  • Many refugees apply for political asylum when they escape political violence.
  • Political asylum allows individuals to stay in a new country safely.
  • The government granted political asylum to the journalist who fled from a repressive regime.