ASYLUM


Meaning of ASYLUM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ əˈsaɪləm ]

n. 1 sanctuary; protection, esp. for those pursued by the law (seek asylum). 2 hist. any of various kinds of institution offering shelter and support to distressed or destitute individuals, esp. the mentally ill. øpolitical asylum protection given by a State to a political refugee from another country. [ME f. L f. Gk asulon refuge f. a- not + sulon right of seizure]

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