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asylum

/əˈsaɪləm/

Meanings
  • noun

    A place of refuge or protection, especially for people seeking safety from war, political persecution, or other dangers.

    - "The asylum provided shelter for refugees fleeing from the war-torn country."
    - "Asylum seekers often face long and uncertain waits for their applications to be processed."
  • noun

    A building or institution where the mentally ill are cared for.

    - "My great-grandmother spent the last years of her life in the asylum."
    - "The asylum provided a safe environment for those with mental health issues."

Pronunciation
  1. /əˈsaɪləm/



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Synonyms

sanctuary , shelter
Rhymes
Words rhyming with asylum
sanctuary , haven , asana , canopy
Variants
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asylum , asylums , insane asylum
Etymology
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From the Old French word 'asile', meaning 'shelter' or 'protection'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'asylum' comes from the Old French word 'asile', which means 'shelter' or 'protection'.

  2. The first recorded use of the word 'asylum' in English was in the 14th century.

  3. Many famous people, including Albert Einstein and Marilyn Monroe, have sought asylum in other countries.


Related Concepts
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  1. refugee: A person who has been forced to leave their country because of war, violence, or other dangerous conditions.

  2. sanctuary: A place of safety and protection, often used interchangeably with asylum.


Culture
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Asylums have been depicted in literature and art as places of both hope and despair. In some cases, they have been portrayed as institutions that offer refuge and care, while in others they are seen as places of confinement and neglect.

How to Memorize "asylum"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, imposing building with high walls and barbed wire fences. Inside, there are people seeking safety and protection. Visualize the sense of relief and security that comes with finding an asylum.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'asylum' with words like 'shelter', 'refuge', and 'protection'. Think of it as a place where people go to find safety and security.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' to remember the meaning of asylum: Shelter, Hope, Inclusion, Empathy, Love, and Dignity.


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