safe haven

safe ha·ven

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [seyf hey-vuh n]
- /seɪf ˈheɪ vən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [seyf hey-vuh n]
- /seɪf ˈheɪ vən/

Definitions of safe haven words

noun safe haven an area near a combat zone that is maintained as being free from military attack. 1
countable noun safe haven If part of a country is declared a safe haven, people who need to escape from a dangerous situation such as a war can go there and be protected. 0
uncountable noun safe haven If a country provides safe haven for people from another country who have been in danger, it allows them to stay there under its official protection. 0
countable noun safe haven A safe haven is a place, a situation, or an activity which provides people with an opportunity to escape from things that they find unpleasant or worrying. 0
noun safe haven a place in a country offering protection or refuge to people in danger 0
noun safe haven a relief or refuge 0

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safe haven popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for safe haven

noun safe haven

asylum — If a government gives a person from another country asylum, they allow them to stay, usually because they are unable to return home safely for political reasons.

Just one Synonym for safe haven