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asylum in Lithuanian

asylum in Lithuanian is prieglauda, prieglobstis — asylum means protection given by a country to someone fleeing danger or persecution in their own country.

asylum in Lithuanian

prieglauda
noun
A place of safety or refuge.
prieglobstis
noun
A place of safety or refuge.

What does "asylum" mean?

  1. noun Protection given by a country to someone fleeing danger or persecution in their own country.
    "Many families travel long distances to claim asylum in a safer country."
  2. noun A place of safety or refuge.
    "The quiet library was an asylum from the noise of the city."
  3. noun (dated) An institution for the care of people with mental illness.
    "The abandoned asylum on the hill is now a block of flats."
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asylum in a sentence

  • Many families travel long distances to claim asylum in a safer country.
  • She applied for asylum after fleeing the civil war.
  • The quiet library was an asylum from the noise of the city.
  • Monks offered the travellers asylum during the terrible storm.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "asylum" in Lithuanian?
"asylum" in Lithuanian is prieglauda, prieglobstis. asylum means: Protection given by a country to someone fleeing danger or persecution in their own country.
How do you use "asylum" in a sentence?
Example: "Many families travel long distances to claim asylum in a safer country." In Lithuanian, "asylum" is prieglauda, prieglobstis.
Are there other ways to say "asylum" in Lithuanian?
Yes — Lithuanian has 2 translations listed for "asylum": prieglauda, prieglobstis.
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