sheltered

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B1

verb

  • To give animals, people a place away from abuse
  • To find protection from danger/bad weather
  • Protected or defended from something.

adjective

  • (Of a place) protected from danger or bad weather
  • Having little experience of the difficulties of life.
  • Having little or no experience of the unpleasant things in life.
  • Protected from unpleasant experiences; not exposed to difficulties.

other

  • Protected or provided a safe place.
  • Provided protection or a safe place.