Asylums Meaning in English
word · lemma: asylum
Definition
Places where people can stay for safety or care, especially for those with mental illnesses or people seeking protection. It usually refers to institutions for mental health treatment in history.
Usage & Nuances
'Asylums' is mostly used in historical contexts for mental hospitals, which are now called 'psychiatric hospitals' or 'mental health facilities.' It can also mean places of shelter, so context matters. 'Asylum' in the singular can mean refugee protection, but 'asylums' rarely does.
Example Sentences
Many asylums were closed in the 20th century.
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Some asylums helped people with mental illness.
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Children without families were sometimes sent to asylums.
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Back then, people didn’t understand mental health, so asylums were often scary places.
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Stories about old asylums have inspired many horror movies.
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Nowadays, the term 'hospital' is used instead of asylums for mental health care.
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