azyl — meaning in English
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English meaning
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
- 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.
refuge — full definition
- noun Safety or shelter from danger or difficulty.
- noun A place that provides shelter or protection, such as a nature reserve.