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