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
- noun A place of safety or shelter from danger or trouble.
- noun A harbour or sheltered stretch of water where ships can safely anchor.
safe haven — full definition
- noun A place where someone threatened, frightened or persecuted can go and be protected from harm.
- noun An investment expected to hold or gain value when markets fall, such as gold, government bonds or a strong currency.
- 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.