What is the meaning of shelter?

noun

  • A structure that provides privacy and protection from danger.
  • Protective covering that provides protection from the weather.
  • The condition of being protected.
    • usage: "they were huddled together for protection"; "he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home"
  • A way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings.
  • Temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons.

verb

  • Provide shelter for.
    • usage: "After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people"
  • Invest (money) so that it is not taxable. .
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