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
- noun Protection given by a country to someone fleeing danger or persecution in their own country.
- noun A place of safety or refuge.
- noun (dated) An institution for the care of people with mental illness.
home — full definition
- noun The place where someone lives, especially with their family.
- adj Relating to one's own dwelling or country, as opposed to abroad.
- adv To or at one's place of residence.