Definition

A covert location where operatives or fugitives establish a low-profile base of operations, complete with all the dramatic flair of a spy thriller but without the martinis. Think of it as a secret apartment that definitely isn't on any government records.

Example Usage

The resistance fighters maintained a hideout in the abandoned warehouse downtown.

Source: Merriam-Webster

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