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Definition refuge in American English

refuge noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˈrefjudʒ/
1

a place where you go to protect yourself from something dangerous or threatening

Example

a refuge for earthquake victims

Example

Residents took refuge from the bombing in the local church.

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Definition refuge in American English