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άσυλο — meaning in English

asylo

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English meaning

  • asylum noun Protection given by a country to someone fleeing danger or persecution in their own country.
  • home noun The place where someone lives, especially with their family.
  • hostel noun Cheap, shared lodging for travelers, often with dormitory-style rooms.
  • refuge noun Safety or shelter from danger or difficulty.
  • sanctuary noun A place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.
  • shelter noun A place, or structure, that protects you from bad weather, danger, or attack.

Senses

άσυλο is used for these senses in English:

  • asylum A place of safety or refuge.
  • home A place of refuge, rest or care; an asylum.
  • hostel (not US) A temporary refuge for the homeless providing a bed and sometimes food.
  • refuge A place providing safety, protection or shelter.
  • refuge Something or someone turned to for safety or assistance; a recourse or resort.
  • sanctuary A state of being protected, asylum.

asylum — full definition

  1. noun Protection given by a country to someone fleeing danger or persecution in their own country.
  2. noun A place of safety or refuge.
  3. noun (dated) An institution for the care of people with mental illness.

home — full definition

  1. noun The place where someone lives, especially with their family.
  2. adj Relating to one's own dwelling or country, as opposed to abroad.
  3. adv To or at one's place of residence.

Related Greek words