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haven

nounfeminine/ɡwɐˈɾidɐ/low

gua·ri·da

Definition

A safe place where someone shelters or protects themselves; refuge.
The animals found a haven in a cave during the storm.
The house was his haven against the outside world.
Common collocations
seek havenprovide havensafe haven

Etymology

Do árabe 'warida' (refúgio, lugar seguro).

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