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
- noun Safety or shelter from danger or difficulty.
- noun A place that provides shelter or protection, such as a nature reserve.
resort — full definition
- noun A place people visit for a holiday, often with hotels, entertainment, and leisure facilities.
- verb To turn to a course of action, especially as a last option.