Definition of Haven
Haven
ha·ven
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a safe place where one is protected and sheltered from distress, trouble, and danger;
e.g. The refugee camp is a haven for those fleeing the violence of the war.
(noun)
broadly, a place that offers good conditions, freedoms, and opportunities;
e.g. The library is a haven for students because it has plenty of academic resources and study spaces.
(noun)
an inlet in a body of water that offers shelter to boats and ships, such as a small port or harbor;
e.g. The ship was docked in the haven so that it wouldn't be pulled out to sea.
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