asylum

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/əˈsaɪləm/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/əˈsaɪləm/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(ə sīləm)


asylum
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Sense: Noun: psychiatric institution
Synonyms:
institution Collocations, psychiatric hospital, insane asylum, mental hospital (dated), madhouse (dated, offensive, slang), nuthouse (offensive, slang), loony bin (offensive, slang), sanatorium
Sense: Noun: safe haven
Synonyms:
safe haven, refuge, haven Collocations, shelter Collocations, safe house, sanctuary, protection Collocations, safety Collocations, immunity


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