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refuge

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈrefjuːdʒ/

refuge means: A place where someone or something is safe from danger or bad conditions.

noun

SAFE PLACEB2

A place where someone or something is safe from danger or bad conditions.

  • The cave became their refuge.
  • The island is a refuge for rare birds.
  • They found a quiet refuge from the busy city.

How to use it: a refuge from something (The hut provided a refuge from the storm.)

Similar words: shelter, sanctuary, haven

Common phrases: wildlife refuge, seek refuge, a refuge from something

Questions about refuge

What does refuge mean?

A place where someone or something is safe from danger or bad conditions.

What is refuge in other languages?

Türkçe: sığınak · Español: refugio · Français: refuge · Deutsch: Zuflucht · Italiano: rifugio · 日本語: 避難所

How do you pronounce refuge?

It is pronounced /ˈrefjuːdʒ/.

How do you use refuge in a sentence?

The cave became their refuge. The island is a refuge for rare birds.

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