Refugium

Pronunciation: /ˈɹeɪˈfuˈdʒiˈaɪˈəm/

Refugium (noun)

  1. A place where people or animals can stay safe from danger or trouble.
  2. An area kept safe for plants or animals to live and reproduce.
  3. A protected area where a group survives while conditions elsewhere are harmful.

Examples

  • This library is a safe place for quiet study.
  • The garden becomes a safe place when stress rises.