refuge
Translation
refuge, shelter, sanctuary
Examples
They sought refuge from the storm.
They sought refuge from the storm.
The park is a refuge for wildlife.
The park is a refuge for wildlife.
Grammar Patterns
to seek/take refuge ((from sth.)) to find safety from something They sought refuge from the storm.
a refuge ((for sb./sth.)) a place that provides safety for someone/something The park is a refuge for wildlife.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shelter, sanctuary, haven; Antonyms: danger, threat, exposure
Etymology
From Latin 'refugium', from 're-' (back) + 'fugere' (to flee), meaning a place to flee back to.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a place you 'flee' back 'to' for safety. The 're-' prefix often means 'back' or 'again'.