A haven is a safe or peaceful place where you are protected from danger or trouble.
From Old English “hæfen,” meaning harbor or port. It originally described a safe place for ships before becoming a metaphor for any kind of safety.
“Haven” and “harbor” started life as almost the same idea, both about safe water for boats. Now, “haven” often sounds more emotional or spiritual, like a quiet room or a trusted friend.
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