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sheltered
[ shel-terd ]
/ ˈʃɛl tərd /
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Definition of sheltered
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.
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OTHER WORDS FROM sheltered
self-sheltered, adjectiveun·shel·tered, adjectivewell-sheltered, adjectiveWords nearby sheltered
shelly, Shelta, shelter, shelter belt, shelter deck, sheltered, sheltered housing, sheltered workshop, shelter in place, shelter tent, sheltie
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How to use sheltered in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for sheltered
sheltered
/ (ˈʃɛltəd) /
adjective
protected from wind or weathera sheltered garden
protected from outside influencesa sheltered upbringing
(of buildings) specially designed to provide a safe environment for the elderly, handicapped, or disabledsheltered workshops for the blind See also sheltered housing
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