asylum
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/əˈsaɪləm/
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/əˈsaɪləm/
noun
C1
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.
R
A hospital for people with mental illness, often for long-term care.
The old asylum was known for its compassionate care of patients.
translation
Protection given by a government to people who flee their country because of danger.; A hospital for people with mental illness, often for long-term care.
Word Forms
Plural
asylums