das Ankerzentrum
Translation
anchor center, asylum seeker processing center
Examples
Asylbewerber werden in Ankerzentren untergebracht.
Asylum seekers are housed in anchor centers.
Die Regierung plant neue Ankerzentren.
The government is planning new anchor centers.
Grammar Patterns
to be housed in ((an anchor center)) to be housed in an anchor center Asylum seekers are housed in anchor centers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Erstaufnahmeeinrichtung (initial reception facility)
Etymology
From 'Anker' (anchor) + 'Zentrum' (center). 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.