American English pronunciation
How to pronounce refuges
IPA transcription: [ɹɛf'judʒɪz]
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Noun
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a safe place
“He ran to safety”
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act of turning to for assistance
“have recourse to the courts”
“an appeal to his uncle was his last resort”
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something or someone turned to for assistance or security
“his only recourse was the police”
“took refuge in lying”
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a shelter from danger or hardship
Usage examples
- The toads retreat to rodent burrows or other refuges in winter.
- There are also National Wildlife Refuges.
- The Ninepipe, Swan River, and Pablo National Wildlife Refuges are not permanently staffed.