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Asylum
01
protection or a safe place for those who are in danger or are experiencing hardship
02
a facility offering care for patients with mental or medical conditions needing extended treatment
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
asylums
Examples
The asylum provided a safe and supportive environment for individuals recovering from severe psychiatric disorders.
03
protection given by a country to someone who has escaped their own country for political reasons
Examples
The family sought asylum after fleeing the conflict.
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