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refuge

 

[ หˆrษ›fjuหdส’ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

place

A place providing shelter and safety, typically from danger or persecution.

Synonyms

haven, sanctuary, shelter

Examples of usage

  • The refugees found refuge in a nearby country.
  • The wildlife sought refuge in the forest during the storm.
Context #2 | Noun

feeling

A state of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble.

Synonyms

protection, safety, security

Examples of usage

  • She felt a sense of refuge in his arms.
  • The music provided refuge from the chaos of the city.
Context #3 | Verb

action

To seek or take refuge.

Synonyms

hide, seek sanctuary, shelter

Examples of usage

  • The animals refuge in the cave during the storm.
  • Many people refuge in churches during times of crisis.

Translations

Translations of the word "refuge" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น refรบgio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zuflucht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perlindungan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธั‚ัƒะปะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ schronienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฟ้›ฃๆ‰€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท refuge

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ refugio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑฤŸฤฑnak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผ๋‚œ์ฒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ุฌุฃ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบtoฤiลกtฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบtoฤisko

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฟ้šพๆ‰€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zatoฤiลกฤe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skjรณl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัะฟะฐะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒจแƒ”แƒกแƒแƒคแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑฤŸฤฑnacaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ refugio

Etymology

The word 'refuge' originated from the Latin word 'refugium', which means a place of safety or shelter. It has been used in English since the late 14th century, evolving to represent a place of protection from danger or distress. Throughout history, seeking refuge has been a fundamental human instinct, leading to the creation of safe havens and sanctuaries for those in need.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,754 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.