Asat
noun
(in Vedic mythology) the realm of nonexistence, populated by demons.
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Asat
1 American
[uh-suht]
/ ˈʌ sʌt /
noun
Hinduism.
ASAT
2
American
[ey-sat]
/ ˈeɪˌsæt /
abbreviation
Example Sentences
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Rayhan Asat, a human rights lawyer of Uyghur heritage, told the wire service.
From Washington Times • Nov. 17, 2023
In Oxford, England, a video uploaded to Twitter by Uyghur human rights campaigner Rayhan Asat appeared to show another small vigil held outside the university town’s Bodleian Library on Sunday.
From Washington Post • Nov. 28, 2022
Rayhan Asat, a human rights lawyer based in the US whose brother Ekpar Asat has been in a prison camp since 2016, reacted to the report with "complex emotions".
From BBC • Sep. 1, 2022
Rayhan Asat, a lawyer in the United States whose younger brother is imprisoned in Xinjiang, said Mr. Xi’s comments were disconnected from the harsh reality on the ground.
From New York Times • Jul. 15, 2022
Asat said, after her initial outrage had subsided, she figured China isn’t as immune to outside criticism as it pretends.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2022
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