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Meaning of shelter
A building or structure that provides protection from the weather or danger.
Definitions
- A building or structure that provides protection from the weather or danger
- A place providing protection or refuge, especially from danger or hardship
- The state of being protected or safe from harm or danger
Etymology of shelter
The word "shelter" originated from Old English "scield" and "hurd" or "sculder" and "hurd", related to the verb "to shield" or "to cover"
Historically, the term referred to a physical structure or object that provided protection, and over time its meaning expanded to include metaphorical forms of protection or refuge
Example Uses
- The family sought shelter from the storm in a nearby building
- The animal shelter provides a safe haven for stray cats and dogs
- The government provided shelter and food for the refugees
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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