Meaning of Haven | Babel Free
ˈheɪvənDefinitions
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A harbour or anchorage protected from the sea. dated
- A surname.
- A safe place.
- A unisex given name of modern usage.
- A peaceful or tranquil place.
- A place in the United States:
- A city in Reno County, Kansas.
- A township in Sherburne County, Minnesota, named after John Ormsbee Haven.
- A hamlet in Sullivan County, New York.
- A ghost town in Grant County, Washington.
- An unincorporated community in the town of Mosel, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
- A town in the Rural City of Horsham, Victoria, Australia.
Equivalents
Examples
“And the stately ships go on / To their haven under the hill;”
“Since its conception, the European Union has been a haven for those seeking refuge from war, persecution and poverty in other parts of the world.”
CEFR level
A1
Beginner
This word is part of the CEFR A1 vocabulary — beginner level.
This word is part of the CEFR A1 vocabulary — beginner level.
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