refuge

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Translations 1.3.3 Derived terms 2 French 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Pronunciation 2.3 Noun

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Old French refuge.

[edit] Pronunciation

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• IPA: 'ɹɛfjudʒ

[edit] 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

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• haven
• sanctuary
• zoar

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[edit] Derived terms

• refugee
• refugium

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[edit] French

[edit] Etymology

From Latin refugium.

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[edit] Noun

refuge m. (plural refuges)

1. a refuge