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    haven
    /ˈheɪvn/

    noun

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHAVEN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Meaning of haven in English. haven. noun [ C ] uk / ˈheɪ.v ə n / us / ˈheɪ.v ə n / haven noun [C] (SAFE PLACE) Add to word list. a safe or peaceful place: haven from The garden was a haven from the noise and bustle of the city. safe haven They wanted to provide safe havens for the refugees. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › havenHaven Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of HAVEN is harbor, port. How to use haven in a sentence. harbor, port; a place of safety : refuge; a place offering favorable opportunities or conditions…

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHAVEN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    HAVEN meaning: 1. a safe or peaceful place: 2. an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats can…. Learn more.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › havenHAVEN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    A safe place is the most common meaning of haven and can be used in many ways. For example, something can be a haven for a person (like your bedroom might be), for a particular behavior (as in a haven for corruption), or for a belief or religion.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhaven noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    noun. /ˈheɪvn/ a place that is safe and peaceful where people or animals are protected. The hotel is a haven of peace and tranquillity. The river banks are a haven for wildlife. The camp offers a haven to refugees. This house is a haven of peace compared with ours. see also safe haven, tax haven. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › havenHaven - definition of haven by The Free Dictionary

    1. A harbor or anchorage; a port. 2. A place of refuge or rest; a sanctuary. tr.v. ha·vened, ha·ven·ing, ha·vens. To put into or provide with a haven. [Middle English, from Old English hæfen; see kap- in Indo-European roots.] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHAVEN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A haven is a place where people or animals feel safe, secure, and happy. It's a real haven at the end of a busy working day. American English : haven / ˈheɪvən /

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › havenHaven - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    A haven is a safe place, and people who are in trouble tend to seek havens. Definitions of haven. noun. a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo. synonyms: harbor, harbour, seaport. see more. noun. a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary. synonyms: oasis.

  10. www.oed.com › dictionary › haven_nhaven, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    What does the noun haven mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun haven . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

  11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › havenHaven Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    [count] : a place where you are protected from danger, trouble, etc. The shelter offers/provides a haven from abusive spouses. The inn is a haven for weary travelers. This national park provides a safe haven for wildlife. — see also tax haven. HAVEN meaning: a place where you are protected from danger, trouble, etc.