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asylum

/əˈsaɪ.ləm/

Translations

asylumnoun

asylums

/əˈsaɪ.ləm/

The refugees sought asylum in a neighboring country.

Беженцы искали убежище в соседней стране.

психиатрическая больница

In the 19th century, many mentally ill people were sent to an asylum.

В 19 веке многих психически больных отправляли в психиатрическую больницу.

Additional translations

убежище для бездомных

Synonyms

safe haven

asylumadjective

/əˈsaɪ.ləm/

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., asylum seeker, asylum application).

asylumnoun

A place of refuge or safety, especially for people who are in danger or persecuted.

The refugees sought asylum in a neighboring country to escape the conflict in their homeland.

An institution offering shelter and support to people who are mentally ill.

In the 19th century, many people with mental health issues were sent to asylums for treatment.

Protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee.

The journalist applied for asylum after facing threats in his home country due to his reporting.

asylumadjective

Relating to political asylum, asylum seekers, or the legal processes involved in granting refuge.

The new law introduces stricter asylum requirements for applicants.