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καταφύγιο — meaning in English

katafygio

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English meaning

  • bunker noun A reinforced underground shelter built to withstand bombing or attack.
  • haven noun A place of safety or shelter from danger or trouble.
  • 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

καταφύγιο is used for these senses in English:

  • bunker (military) A hardened shelter, often partly buried or fully underground, designed to protect the inhabitants from falling bombs or other attacks.
  • haven A peaceful or tranquil place.
  • 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).
  • 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).

bunker — full definition

  1. noun A reinforced underground shelter built to withstand bombing or attack.
  2. noun In golf, a sand-filled hollow serving as a hazard on the course.
  3. verb To hit a golf ball into a bunker, or to load a ship with fuel.

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.

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