One word for shelter-giving

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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).

answered Dec 11, 2012 at 22:40

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Safe harbor or safe harbour can be used, too.
– Kristina Lopez
Commented Dec 11, 2012 at 23:14
@KristinaLopez even better. I'll add it to my answer.
– JAM
Commented Dec 11, 2012 at 23:43

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rajah9 · Accepted Answer · 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, 2012 at 22:20

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aedia λ · Accepted Answer · 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

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answered Dec 11, 2012 at 22:16

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