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Noun: safe haven
  1. A protected zone in a country, especially one designated for members of an ethnic or religious minority
    "The refugees sought a safe haven from the conflict"
     
  2. An investment that would lose little of its value in the event of a stock market crash or bank insolvency
    "Gold is often considered a safe haven during economic uncertainty"

Derived forms: safe havens

Encyclopedia: Safe haven