What is the meaning of sheltered?

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.

adjective

  • Protected from danger or bad weather.
    • usage: "a sheltered harbor"
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