HAVEN


Meaning of HAVEN in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' h ā -v ə n

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hæfen; akin to Middle High German habene harbor

Date: before 12th century

1 : HARBOR , PORT

2 : a place of safety : REFUGE

3 : a place offering favorable opportunities or conditions <a haven for artists>

– haven transitive verb

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.