refuge

Noun
  1. A safe place (synset 108661508)
    "He ran to safety"
    is a type of: area, country - a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
    subtypes: harborage, harbourage - (nautical) a place of refuge (as for a ship)
    same as: safety
  2. Something or someone turned to for assistance or security (synset 105162506)
    "his only recourse was the police"; "took refuge in lying"
    is a type of: resource - a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed
    subtypes: shadow - refuge from danger or observation
    same as: recourse, resort
  3. A shelter from danger or hardship (synset 104078214)
    is a type of: shelter - a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
    subtypes:
    • harbor, harbour - a place of refuge and comfort and security
    • safehold - a refuge from attack
    • safe house - a house used as a hiding place or refuge by members of certain organizations
    same as: asylum, sanctuary
  4. Act of turning to for assistance (synset 101211087)
    "have recourse to the courts"; "an appeal to his uncle was his last resort"
    is a type of: aid, assist, assistance, help - the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
    same as: recourse, resort

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