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azyl — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • asylum noun Protection given by a country to someone fleeing danger or persecution in their own country.
  • refuge noun Safety or shelter from danger or difficulty.

Senses

azyl is used for these senses in English:

  • animal shelter An organization that provides temporary homes for stray pet animals.
  • asylum A place of safety or refuge.
  • refuge A state of safety, protection or shelter.
  • refuge A place providing safety, protection or shelter.
  • refuge island A raised platform or other protective barrier in the middle of a street crossing, allowing pedestrians to pause safely in the middle of the road.
  • right of asylum (legal) The right of a person persecuted by his or her own country to be protected by another sovereign authority.

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.

refuge — full definition

  1. noun Safety or shelter from danger or difficulty.
  2. noun A place that provides shelter or protection, such as a nature reserve.

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