Synonyms of asylum

asylum

noun

as in refuge

something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger

the embassy serves as an asylum for that country's nationals in need of help

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refuge
• shelter
• sanctuary
• retreat
• residence
• haven
• sanctum
• harbor
• lodging
• oasis
• bolt-hole
• housing
• abode
• port
• hideout
• harborage
• dwelling
• house
• anchorage
• domicile
• rest
• quarters
• fortress
• mooring
• cloister
• roof
• habitation
• screen
• castle
• stronghold
• fort
• place
• lair
• closet
• den
• diggings
• cover
• lodgement
• shed
• hideaway
• hermitage
• palisade
• lodgment
• lee
• pad
• fastness
• redoubt
• windbreak
• covert
• lean-to