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A person seeking refuge in a foreign country out of fear of political persecution or the prospect of such persecution in their home country, i.e., a person seeking political asylum.
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- (noun) A person seeking refuge in a foreign country out of fear of political persecution or the prospect of such persecution in their home country, i.e., a person seeking political asylum.
- (noun) A person seeking refuge due to a natural disaster, war, etc.
- (noun) A person formally granted political or economic asylum by a country other than their home country.
Meanings
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noun A person seeking refuge in a foreign country out of fear of political persecution or the prospect of such persecution in their home country, i.e., a person seeking political asylum.
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noun A person seeking refuge due to a natural disaster, war, etc.
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noun A person formally granted political or economic asylum by a country other than their home country.
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noun (by extension) A person who flees one place or institution for another.
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verb To convey (slaves) away from the advance of the federal forces.
Summary
A person seeking refuge in a foreign country out of fear of political persecution or the prospect of such persecution in their home country, i.e., a person seeking political asylum.
- (noun) A person seeking refuge in a foreign country out of fear of political persecution or the prospect of such persecution in their home country, i.e., a person seeking political asylum.
- (noun) A person seeking refuge due to a natural disaster, war, etc.
- (noun) A person formally granted political or economic asylum by a country other than their home country.
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