No. 7,067 in Dutch
asielcentrum
A center for housing and supporting asylum seekers.
In a sentence
Het asielcentrum biedt onderdak aan vluchtelingen.
The asylum center provides shelter to refugees.
Here, 'asielcentrum' refers to a physical place where refugees can stay for protection.
De bouw van een nieuw asielcentrum in de stad heeft veel discussie veroorzaakt.
The construction of a new asylum center in the city has caused much discussion.
In this use, 'asielcentrum' denotes a proposed facility for housing refugees, intersecting societal and political debates.
De vrijwilligers in het asielcentrum helpen met dagelijkse activiteiten.
The volunteers in the asylum center assist with daily activities.
Here, 'asielcentrum' describes the location where people provide aid and services to its inhabitants.
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