ref·uge 
/ˈrɛˌfju:ʤ/ noun
plural ref·ug·es /ˈrɛˌfju:ʤ/ noun 1 [noncount] : shelter or protection from danger or trouble
▪ They were seeking refuge. = They were seeking a place of refuge. [=a safe place] — often + in or from ▪ We took refuge in [=we took shelter in, we went into] a nearby barn during the storm. = We found refuge from the storm in a nearby barn. ▪ They sought refuge in another country. [=went to another country for protection] — often used figuratively ▪ After the death of her husband, she took/sought/found refuge in her music. 2 [count] : a place that provides shelter or protection
▪ wildlife refuges [=areas where wild animals are protected] — often + for ▪ The area is a refuge for wildlife. ▪ The shelter is a refuge for abused women.
▪ They were seeking refuge. = They were seeking a place of refuge. [=a safe place] — often + in or from ▪ We took refuge in [=we took shelter in, we went into] a nearby barn during the storm. = We found refuge from the storm in a nearby barn. ▪ They sought refuge in another country. [=went to another country for protection] — often used figuratively ▪ After the death of her husband, she took/sought/found refuge in her music.
▪ wildlife refuges [=areas where wild animals are protected] — often + for ▪ The area is a refuge for wildlife. ▪ The shelter is a refuge for abused women.
