Asylum

Portuguese Meaning

asilo

hospício

manicômio

hospital de alienados

albergue

refúgio

English Meaning

  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.