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Zuflucht — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • refuge noun Safety or shelter from danger or difficulty.
  • resort noun A place people visit for a holiday, often with hotels, entertainment, and leisure facilities.
  • 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

Zuflucht is used for these senses in English:

  • refuge A state of safety, protection or shelter.
  • refuge A place providing safety, protection or shelter.
  • resort Recourse, refuge (something or someone turned to for safety).
  • 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).

refuge — full definition

  1. noun Safety or shelter from danger or difficulty.
  2. noun A place that provides shelter or protection, such as a nature reserve.

resort — full definition

  1. noun A place people visit for a holiday, often with hotels, entertainment, and leisure facilities.
  2. verb To turn to a course of action, especially as a last option.

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