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shelter  

Definition

  • SHELTER IS A BASIC NECESSITY for many kinds of animals and for all humans. Human survival in most places and at most times depends upon adequate shelter from the elements. [Source: Encyclopedia of World Poverty; Shelter]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-X9Q56HZ6-R

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