A condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble. noun
During the storm, the family took refuge in a nearby barn.
The hikers found refuge from the rain under a large tree.
A place providing protection or shelter. noun
The wildlife sanctuary serves as a refuge for endangered species.
The mountain cabin was a refuge from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Something to which one has recourse in difficulty. noun
In times of stress, she found refuge in her art.
Books were his refuge from the harsh realities of life.