safe-haven
definitions
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noun
A place or situation providing protection from danger, harm, or difficulty.en: A place or situation providing protection from danger, harm, or difficulty.
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noun
An investment asset that retains or increases in value during periods of market volatility or economic crisis.en: An investment asset that retains or increases in value during periods of market volatility or economic crisis.
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noun
A country or territory that offers legal protection or asylum to individuals sought by authorities elsewhere.en: A country or territory that offers legal protection or asylum to individuals sought by authorities elsewhere.
examples
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The island served as a safe-haven for refugees fleeing the war.
The island served as a safe-haven for refugees fleeing the war.
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Investors often turn to gold as a safe-haven during inflationary periods.
Investors often turn to gold as a safe-haven during inflationary periods.
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The fugitive hoped to find a safe-haven in a country with no extradition treaty.
The fugitive hoped to find a safe-haven in a country with no extradition treaty.