asylum seeker
Pronunciation
/ɐsˈaɪləm sˈiːkɚ/

Definition & Meaning of "asylum seeker"in English

Asylum seeker
01

a person who has fled their home country due to fear of persecution, based on race, religion, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group, and is seeking international protection in another country

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
animate
Plural form
asylum seekers
Examples
The asylum seeker arrived at the border and requested protection from political violence.
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