refuge

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English

Etymology

From Old French refuge.

Pronunciation

Noun

refuge (plural refuges)

  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

Synonyms

Derived terms

French

Etymology

From Latin refugium.

Pronunciation

Noun

refuge m. (plural refuges)

  1. a refuge

 

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