kerkasiel

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of kerk +‎ asiel.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɛrkˌaː.zil/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: kerk‧asiel

Noun

kerkasiel n (uncountable, no diminutive)

  1. right of sanctuary bestowed on a refugee by residing in a church (or rarely another house of worship)
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