asylee

[uh-sahy-lee]

noun

1. a person, especially a political offender, who has been granted or is seeking refuge or asylum in a foreign country.

Word History and Origins

Origin of asylee¹

First recorded in 1950–55; asyl(um) ( def. ) + -ee ( def. )

Example Sentences

Every year about 1 million people get a green card — a prelude to citizenship — through four basic ways: a family relationship, work, a lottery system or as a refugee or asylee.

From Los Angeles Times

But OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro noted that “the use of force, the illegal incursion into a diplomatic mission, nor the detention of an asylee are the peaceful way toward resolution of this situation.”

From Seattle Times

But Secretary General Luis Almagro noted that “the use of force, the illegal incursion into a diplomatic mission, nor the detention of an asylee are the peaceful way toward resolution of this situation.”

From Seattle Times

Out of more than 10,000 hires, SpaceX only hired one asylee during that period, according to the lawsuit.

From Reuters

She’s an asylee who calls for an end to asylum as we know it.

From New York Times