Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Asylum.
How to pronounce asylum:
US
Asylum - as a noun
A shelter from danger or hardship
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
refugesanctuaryHypernyms (Closely Related)
shelterHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
insane asyluminstitutionmental homemental hospitalmental institutionpsychiatric hospitalHypernyms (Closely Related)
hospitalinfirmaryHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He sought asylum in a foreign country."
"The asylum provides support for individuals suffering from mental illness."
"Political refugees often apply for asylum in other countries."
"The government granted her asylum due to the threats she faced in her home country."
"The asylum seekers were held in detention centers while their claims were processed."
Word Game Points
Is ASYLUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, asylum is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ASYLUM has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is ASYLUM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, asylum is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordASYLUM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is ASYLUM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, asylum is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordASYLUM has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
