turvapaikka — meaning in English
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English meaning
- asylum noun Protection given by a country to someone fleeing danger or persecution in their own country.
- harbor noun A sheltered area of water where ships can dock or anchor safely.
- haven noun A place of safety or shelter from danger or trouble.
- refuge noun Safety or shelter from danger or difficulty.
- retreat noun The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
- sanctuary noun A place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.
- shelter noun A place, or structure, that protects you from bad weather, danger, or attack.
Senses
turvapaikka is used for these senses in English:
- asylum A place of safety or refuge.
- bolthole (figurative) A second home, etc., where one can seek an escape or refuge from the stresses of everyday life.
- harbor (countable) Any place of shelter.
- haven A peaceful or tranquil place.
- refuge A place providing safety, protection or shelter.
- retreat A peaceful, quiet place affording privacy or security.
- shelter A place where a person or animal may find protection from the elements (especially rain, storms, or cold) sometimes as a place to sleep (such as a cave).
asylum — full definition
- noun Protection given by a country to someone fleeing danger or persecution in their own country.
- noun A place of safety or refuge.
- noun (dated) An institution for the care of people with mental illness.
harbor — full definition
- noun A sheltered area of water where ships can dock or anchor safely.
- verb To provide shelter or refuge for someone or something, including secretly hiding a fugitive.