Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
asylum-seeker
noun
/əˈsaɪ.ləm ˈsiː.kər/
Definition
A person who has fled their home country and is seeking protection from persecution or serious harm in another country.
Examples
- After facing threats in his country, the man became an asylum-seeker in France.
- Many asylum-seekers arrive at the border seeking safety from violence.
- The process for an asylum-seeker can be long and complicated, often taking months or years to resolve.
Meaning
An asylum-seeker is someone who has sought refuge in a foreign country due to threats to their safety and freedom in their own country.
Synonyms
- Refugee
- Displaced person
- Exile
- Immigrant
