das Ankerzentrum
Translation
anchor centre, asylum seeker processing centre
Examples
Asylbewerber werden in Ankerzentren untergebracht.
Asylum seekers are housed in anchor centres.
Die Regierung plant neue Ankerzentren.
The government is planning new anchor centres.
Grammar Patterns
to be housed in ((an anchor centre)) to be housed in an anchor centre Asylum seekers are housed in anchor centres.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Erstaufnahmeeinrichtung (initial reception facility)
Etymology
From 'Anker' (anchor) + 'Zentrum' (centre). A central place that 'anchors' the asylum process.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a central 'anchor' point where all stages of the asylum process are handled in one location.