Asylum Definition

ə-sīləm
noun
Protection and immunity from extradition granted by a government to a political refugee from another country.
American Heritage
A sanctuary, as a temple, where criminals, debtors, etc. were safe from arrest.
Webster's New World
A place offering protection and safety; a shelter.
American Heritage
A place where one is safe and secure; refuge.
Webster's New World
Protection or shelter; refuge.
Viewed her friend's apartment as a place of asylum.
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Other Word Forms of Asylum

Noun

Singular:
asylum
Plural:
asylums

Origin of Asylum

  • Middle English asilum refuge from Latin asȳlum from Greek asūlon sanctuary from neuter of asūlos inviolable a- without a–1 sūlon right of seizure

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin asylum.

    From Wiktionary

Asylum Sentence Examples

  • Let him prepare an asylum for them in Russia!

  • In the vicinity are the Surrey county asylum and a female convict prison.

  • Venice, like Rome and other famous cities, was an asylum city.

  • There are large barracks in the neighbourhood, and the Metropolitan lunatic asylum is close to the town.

  • The Oxford Orphan Asylum at Oxford (1872) is supported partly by the Masonic Order and partly by the state.

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Words Starting With

AASASY

Words Ending With

MUMLUM

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Words Starting With A and Ending With M

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With A6 Letter Words Ending With M