asylum-seeker
noun C1
Plain meaning
someone asking for protection in another country
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam contexts, it means someone asking for protection in another country, usually in a more formal register.
In context
naturalThe article mentioned asylum-seeker as one of the main issues.
examThe author examines asylum-seeker in relation to social change, public policy, and institutional responsibility.
Common collocations
a clear asylum-seekerevidence of asylum-seekerwidespread asylum-seeker
Watch out
Do not use “asylum-seeker” as a vague high-level replacement; make sure the sentence really needs this specific noun.