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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

asylums

/ˈæzɪləmz/ noun · British & US
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What does asylums mean?

noun

Buildings or institutions where people who are mentally ill or have a disability are cared for and treated. Formerly, a place of confinement for people considered to be a threat to society.

Example

"The abandoned asylums on the outskirts of town were a popular destination for urban explorers."

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