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Synonyms
a·sy·lum (ə-sī́ləm)

[Middle English asilum, refuge, from Latin asȳlum, from Greek asūlon, sanctuary, from neuter of asūlos, inviolable, a-, without; see a–1, + sūlon, right of seizure.]

noun 

  1. An institution for the care of people, especially those with physical or mental impairments, who require organized supervision or assistance.
  2. A place offering protection and safety; a shelter.
  3. A place, such as a church, formerly constituting an inviolable refuge for criminals or debtors.
  4. The protection afforded by a sanctuary. See synonyms at shelter
  5. Protection and immunity from extradition granted by a government to a political refugee from another country.