Shelters

/ˈʃɛltərz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Plural of shelter, meaning a place providing protection or refuge, especially from harm or legal liability.
    The organization operates several shelters for victims of domestic abuse.

Forms

  • shelter

Commentary

As a plural noun, 'shelters' refers to multiple physical or legal places of refuge; the singular 'shelter' holds the substantive entry.

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