One word for shelter-giving

Question

Is there a single word in English which can replace someone/something who gives shelter or shelter-giving?

I am not only interested in a person who gives shelter but something which gives a sense of shelter e.g. shelter-giving earth.

JAM · Accepted Answer · 2012-12-11 23:43:35Z

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I like sheltering given in another answer. There is also harbour, or harbouring (harbor or harboring) and safe harbour (safe harbor).

edited Dec 11 '12 at 23:43

answered Dec 11 '12 at 22:40

JAM
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Safe harbor or safe harbour can be used, too. – Kristina Lopez Dec 11 '12 at 23:14

@KristinaLopez even better. I'll add it to my answer. – JAM Dec 11 '12 at 23:43

rajah9 · Answer 2 · 2012-12-11 22:20:12Z

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A hotelier is someone who provides shelter and lodging.

If you're looking for a more general term, refuge is something that gives shelter.

answered Dec 11 '12 at 22:20

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aedia λ · Answer 3 · 2013-02-12 02:50:12Z

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Why not just sheltering? Use the noun as a verb; it's perfectly appropriate in English.

For example, take a look at this novel and movie title:

The Sheltering Sky

edited Feb 12 at 2:50

aedia λ
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answered Dec 11 '12 at 22:16

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