Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A secure place that offers protection or shelter, especially for those fleeing danger or persecution.
Asylum
/əˈsaɪləm/Synonyms:
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Examples:
She asked for asylum in France.The refugees are seeking political asylum.
Etymology:
Originating from the Latin root asylum meaning refuge, which itself is derived from the Greek asylon, meaning something inviolate or a sanctuary, literally translating to without right of seizure.
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