asylum

noun
UK: /əˈsaɪləm/
US: /əˈsaɪləm/

  1. Protection that a government gives to people who have left their own country because they were in danger.

    1. They asked for asylum in another country after the war began. [ ] [ ]
    2. The refugees sought asylum from political persecution, seeking a safe haven. [ ] [ ]

  2. A hospital for people with mental illnesses, especially one that was used in the past.

    1. He was sent to an asylum many years ago because of his problems. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old asylum stood on a hill, a grim reminder of outdated treatments. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

institution refuge shelter protection sanctuary

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "asylum" in English means: Protection that a government gives to people who have left their own country because they were in danger., A hospital for people with mental illnesses, especially one that was used in the past..

The phonetic transcription of "asylum" is /əˈsaɪləm/ in British English and /əˈsaɪləm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "asylum": institution, refuge, shelter, protection, sanctuary.

Example usage of "asylum": "They asked for asylum in another country after the war began.". More examples on the page.