Words Like ASYLUM

We have put together a list of words that are similar to ASYLUM.

10 Alternative Words Similar to asylum

1 Institution Noun      Synonym Words Like Institution
2 Hospital Noun      Synonym Words Like Hospital
3 Infirmary Noun      Synonym Words Like Infirmary
4 Sanatorium Noun      Hyponym Words Like Sanatorium
5 Nuthouse Noun      Hyponym Words Like Nuthouse
6 Bedlam Noun      Hyponym Words Like Bedlam
7 Madhouse Noun      Hyponym Words Like Madhouse
8 Harbor Noun      Hyponym Words Like Harbor
9 Harbour Noun      Hyponym Words Like Harbour
10 Safehold Noun      Hyponym

1 examples of asylum

1 an asylum for the aged, for the blind, or for the insane; a lunatic asylum; an orphan asylum.

10 definitions of asylum

1 A sanctuary or place of refuge and protection, where criminals and debtors found shelter, and from which they could not be forcibly taken without sacrilege.
2 Any place of retreat and security.
3 An institution for the protection or relief of some class of destitute, unfortunate, or afflicted persons
4 a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person
5 a shelter from danger or hardship
6 An institution for the care of people, especially those with physical or mental impairments, who require organized supervision or assistance.
7 A place offering protection and safety; a shelter.
8 A place, such as a church, formerly constituting an inviolable refuge for criminals or debtors.
9 The protection afforded by a sanctuary. See Synonyms at shelter.
10 Protection and immunity from extradition granted by a government to a political refugee from another country.
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