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Zufluchtsort — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • haven noun A place of safety or shelter from danger or trouble.
  • safe haven noun A place where someone threatened, frightened or persecuted can go and be protected from harm.
  • shelter noun A place, or structure, that protects you from bad weather, danger, or attack.

Senses

Zufluchtsort is used for these senses in English:

  • haven A peaceful or tranquil place.
  • safe haven A place of safety or refuge.
  • 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).

haven — full definition

  1. noun A place of safety or shelter from danger or trouble.
  2. noun A harbour or sheltered stretch of water where ships can safely anchor.

safe haven — full definition

  1. noun A place where someone threatened, frightened or persecuted can go and be protected from harm.
  2. noun An investment expected to hold or gain value when markets fall, such as gold, government bonds or a strong currency.
  3. noun Under safe haven laws in the United States, a designated place such as a hospital or fire station where a parent may legally surrender a newborn baby anonymously.

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