noun
1.
the state of being covered or protected
exiles seeking refuge in neutral countries
Synonyms: asylum, harborage, sanctuary, shelter; compare shelter 1
Related Word: protection, shield; immunity
Contrasted words: exposure, liability, openness; vulnerability
2.
Synonyms: shelter 1, asylum, cover, covert, harbor, harborage, haven, port, retreat, sanctuary
3.
Synonyms: resource 3, dernier ressort, expediency, expedient, makeshift, recourse, resort, shift, stopgap, substitute