refuge — meaning in English
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English meaning
- 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.
- hideout noun A place where someone hides, often to avoid capture.
- nest noun A structure built by a bird (or other animal) to hold eggs and raise young.
- refuge noun Safety or shelter from danger or difficulty.
- 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
refuge is used for these senses in English:
- 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.
- hideout A place to hide.
- nest A retreat, or place of habitual resort.
- sanctuary A place of safety, refuge, or protection.
- 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).
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.
haven — full definition
- noun A place of safety or shelter from danger or trouble.
- noun A harbour or sheltered stretch of water where ships can safely anchor.