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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
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.
