asylum
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/əˈsaɪləm/
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/əˈsaɪləm/
Protection given by a government to people who flee their country because of danger.
He sought asylum as a refugee from the war-torn region.
彼は戦乱地域からの難民として亡命を求めた。
A hospital for people with mental illness, often for long-term care.
The old asylum was known for its compassionate care of patients.
その古い精神病院は患者への思いやりのあるケアで知られていた。