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Asylum

Definition

Asylum refers to a place of refuge or a safe haven, provided to individuals seeking protection from persecution or danger, typically granted by a government or an organization. It can also pertain to a mental institution where patients with mental illnesses receive treatment and care.

Examples

1. Noun - Protection:

The political activist sought asylum in a neighboring country to escape prosecution.

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2. Noun - Mental institution:

The asylums of the past lacked adequate facilities and proper treatment methods for patients.

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3. Verb:

The humanitarian organization asylums refugees, providing them with shelter, food, and medical aid.

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4. Adjective - Popular:

In recent years, there has been a rise in asylum cases due to increased political unrest worldwide.

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5. Adjective - Local:

The local community expressed their support for establishing a mental asylum within the city, to aid those suffering from mental health issues.

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