asylum
noun B2
Plain meaning
protection given by a country to someone escaping danger
Exam-register meaning
In exam writing, it can express protection given by a country to someone escaping danger in a clearer or more formal way.
In context
naturalThe article mentioned asylum as one of the main issues.
examThe author examines asylum in relation to social change, public policy, and institutional responsibility.
Common collocations
a clear asylumevidence of asylumwidespread asylum
Watch out
Do not use “asylum” as a vague high-level replacement; make sure the sentence really needs this specific noun.