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sheltered

[shel-terd]

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adjective

protected or shielded from storms, missiles, etc., by a wall, roof, barrier, or the like.
protected from the troubles, annoyances, sordidness, etc., encountered in competitive situations.
a sheltered life.
(of a business or industry) enjoying noncompetitive conditions, as because of a protective tariff.
of or relating to employment or housing, especially for persons with disabilities, in a noncompetitive, supervised environment.

sheltered

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adjective

protected from wind or weather
a sheltered garden
protected from outside influences
a sheltered upbringing
(of buildings) specially designed to provide a safe environment for the elderly, handicapped, or disabled See also sheltered housing
sheltered workshops for the blind

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Other Word Forms

self-sheltered adjective
unsheltered adjective
well-sheltered adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sheltered¹

First recorded in 1585–95; shelter + -ed ²

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If you do have to go out, you should avoid walking next to buildings, trees and the sheltered side of walls or fences, in case of collapse.

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After California Highway Patrol officers pushed protesters off the 101 Freeway, people wearing masks flung chunks of concrete — and even a few electric scooters — at the officers, who sheltered under an overpass.

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He reminded the jury Marten had told them the couple had erected their tent in a "sheltered area with a fallen tree".

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The embassy they sheltered in had been represented and guarded by Brazil since diplomatic relations between Argentina and Venezuela broke down last summer due to the outcome of Venezuela's presidential election.

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In a sheltered, sunny spot it could even feel pleasantly warm.

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