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safe house

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safe house
n.
A house or apartment used as a hiding place or secure refuge by the members of an organization, such as a secret service agency or an underground terrorist group.
safe house
n
(Military) a place used secretly by undercover agents, terrorists, etc., as a meeting place or refuge
An innocent-appearing house or premises established by an organization for the purpose of conducting clandestine or covert activity in relative security.
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Noun1.safe house - a house used as a hiding place or refuge by members of certain organizations
house - a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families; "he has a house on Cape Cod"; "she felt she had to get out of the house"
asylum, sanctuary, refuge - a shelter from danger or hardship
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