safe haven
noun
plural safe havens
1
: a place of safety or refuge
In 1985, the City Council passed a resolution proclaiming the city a safe haven for refugees and prohibiting city employees from asking about individuals' immigration status.—
Mathew Miranda
Mathew MirandaOver three decades, the sanctuary has become a symbol of hope, working to end the drivers of illegal wildlife trade while providing a safe haven for hundreds of great apes.—Business Wire
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: an investment that is expected to retain or increase its value during times of economic downturn or market volatility
Investors seek out safe havens in order to limit their exposure to losses in the event of market downturns. However, assets that are deemed safe havens can vary depending on the specific nature of the down market.—James Chen
—usually hyphenated when used before another nounJames Chensafe-haven assets
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The would-be-safe haven, however, becomes anything but.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
The gameplay explores the concept of light as a weapon against enemies in the dark as well as a safe haven for refuge.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
The anti-gang force faces numerous challenges, including cutting off gangs’ access to weapons, illicit revenue streams, safe havens and strategic alliances.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
Treasury bonds more broadly are also considered safe havens in times of uncertainty or trouble, a stability that is also the reason why the yields are the risk-free rate.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Minimize clutter and clean up leaf litter in the yard, which provides a safe haven for ant nests.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
As an investment, bonds can be a safe haven during times of uncertainty.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Imai even dared to turn that two-pitch arsenal into three, taking himself out of a safe haven the Houston Astros have urged him to create.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 19 May 2026
The Criminal Division will not allow foreign actors to exploit the American financial system and use it as a safe haven for the proceeds of their corruption.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
The gameplay explores the concept of light as a weapon against enemies in the dark as well as a safe haven for refuge.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
The anti-gang force faces numerous challenges, including cutting off gangs’ access to weapons, illicit revenue streams, safe havens and strategic alliances.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
Treasury bonds more broadly are also considered safe havens in times of uncertainty or trouble, a stability that is also the reason why the yields are the risk-free rate.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Minimize clutter and clean up leaf litter in the yard, which provides a safe haven for ant nests.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
As an investment, bonds can be a safe haven during times of uncertainty.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Imai even dared to turn that two-pitch arsenal into three, taking himself out of a safe haven the Houston Astros have urged him to create.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 19 May 2026
The Criminal Division will not allow foreign actors to exploit the American financial system and use it as a safe haven for the proceeds of their corruption.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
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“Safe haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safe%20haven. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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