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refuge

/ˈɹɛfjuːdʒ/
noun
  1. A state of safety, protection or shelter.

  2. A place providing safety, protection or shelter.

  3. Something or someone turned to for safety or assistance; a recourse or resort.

Synonymshaven, sanctuary, zoar
verb
  1. To return to a place of shelter.

  2. To shelter; to protect.

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