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noun

safehouse

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noun
1
A hidden, secure location known only to a trusted few, used to shelter someone in danger.
"Agents moved the witness to a safehouse outside the city."

How to Use Safehouse

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In plain EnglishA secret, protected place used to hide people who are at risk.

Word Forms

safehouses plural

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Agents moved the witness to a _____ outside the city.

Etymology

A direct compound of safe + house.

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