harborer
- noun
- /ˈhɑːrbərər/
- US
:
albergador
- The kind harborer took in the stray dog.
Examples
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She was known as a harborer of lost children, always offering them a warm meal and a bed.
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The harborer of fugitives was eventually discovered by the authorities.
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During the storm, the old barn became a harborer for stray animals seeking safety.
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Many harborers open their homes to refugees.
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During the storm, the old house served as a harborer for those seeking safety from the wind and rain.
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The wildlife reserve acts as a harborer for many endangered species, providing them with safe habitats.
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After the flood, she became a harborer for families who lost their homes, giving them shelter until they found a new place to live.
Synonyms
2
3.9
A place or situation that protects people from danger
1
7.5
A woman who keeps people or places safe
1
9.5
A place where ships stay safely during bad weather
A place where people or ships find safety from danger
Antonyms
4
7.9
A person who treats others cruelly because of their race, religion, or beliefs over a long time
How Protective
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Harborer comes from harbor, a 'safe place' for ships, and so a harborer is someone or something that gives shelter or refuge to people or animals, like a place that keeps them safe.