1. Plural of asylum; places of refuge or safety, especially for people fleeing persecution or danger.
Usage: formal; plural form
2. In ancient Greece and Rome, inviolable places of refuge granted religious or legal protection.
Usage: historical; plural form

Examples

• Many countries serve as asyla for refugees seeking safety from war.
• The ancient temples functioned as asyla where fugitives could not be harmed.
• International law recognizes asyla as essential protections for vulnerable populations.
• Throughout history, religious institutions have provided asyla for the persecuted.
• Modern asyla include refugee camps and designated safe zones.