asylum
Aussprache: [əˈsaɪləm]
Wort
Kontext: „refuge“
(noun) a safe place where people go to escape danger or trouble. Imagine if someone is in a scary situation and they need to find a home where they can feel safe again.
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After fleeing from his country, he found asylum in a neighboring nation.
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She could not find asylum and had to return to the place where she was in danger.
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What should someone do if they need asylum from a dangerous situation?
Kontext: „mental health“
(noun) a historical term for places where people with mental illnesses could go to receive care. Think of it like a hospital where people help each other when they are feeling very upset or confused.
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In the past, many people found comfort and treatment at the asylum.
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The old asylum has been closed down and is no longer used for care.
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What types of services were offered at the asylum in earlier times?
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