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noun
a dwelling or building whose conventional appearance makes it a safe or inconspicuous place for hiding, taking refuge, or carrying on clandestine activities.
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Origin of safe house
First recorded in 1960–65
Words nearby safe house
safecracker, safe-deposit, safe-deposit box, safeguard, safe harbor, safe house, safekeeping, safelight, safely, safe period, safe seat
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British Dictionary definitions for safe house
safe house
noun
a place used secretly by undercover agents, terrorists, etc, as a meeting place or refuge
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