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Meaning
Noun
●
A state of
safety
,
protection
or shelter.
●
A place
providing
safety
,
protection
or shelter.
●
Something or someone
turned to
for
safety
or
assistance
; a
recourse
or resort.
●
An
expedient
to
secure
protection
or defence.
●
A
refuge
island.
Verb
●
To
return
to a place of shelter.
●
To
shelter
; to protect.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
refuge
English
refuge
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
refugium
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Asylum
Bield
Haven
Refuge
Sanctuary
Shelter
Zoar
Oasis
Ark
Related
Respite
Solace
Redoubt
Stronghold
Bastion
Paradise
Escape
Home
Retreat
Habitat
Place
Relief
Lifeline
Homeland
Shelters
Reprieve
Protection
Resort
Safehaven
Succour
Wilderness
Land
Vestige
Rescue
Residence
Getaway
Peace
Heaven
Prison
Remnant
Exile
Sheltering
Village
Abode
Playground
Destination
Emergency
Fortress
Camp
Settlement
Accommodation
Forest
Safe Haven
Resting Place
Safe Place
Hiding Place
Hunting Ground
Breeding Ground
Meeting Place
Rallying Cry
Safe House
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