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While a [[house]] (or other [[list of house types|residential dwelling]]) is often referred to as a home, the concept of "home" is broader than a physical dwelling. Home is often a place of [[refuge]] and [[safety]], where worldly cares fade and the things and people that one [[love]]s becomes the focus. Many people think of home in terms of where they grew up, or a time rather than a place. The word "home" is also used for various residential [[institution]]s which aspire to create a home-like atmosphere, such as a [[retirement home]], a [[nursing home]], a 'group home' (an [[orphanage]] for children, a retirement home for adults, a treatment facility, ect.), a [[foster home]], etc. | While a [[house]] (or other [[list of house types|residential dwelling]]) is often referred to as a home, the concept of "home" is broader than a physical dwelling. Home is often a place of [[refuge]] and [[safety]], where worldly cares fade and the things and people that one [[love]]s becomes the focus. Many people think of home in terms of where they grew up, or a time rather than a place. The word "home" is also used for various residential [[institution]]s which aspire to create a home-like atmosphere, such as a [[retirement home]], a [[nursing home]], a 'group home' (an [[orphanage]] for children, a retirement home for adults, a treatment facility, ect.), a [[foster home]], etc. | ||
There exist cultures lacking permanent homes, with [[nomad]]ic people often moving their homes from place to place. | There exist cultures lacking permanent homes, with [[nomad]]ic people often moving their homes from place to place. |
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While a house (or other residential dwelling) is often referred to as a home, the concept of "home" is broader than a physical dwelling. Home is often a place of refuge and safety, where worldly cares fade and the things and people that one loves becomes the focus. Many people think of home in terms of where they grew up, or a time rather than a place. The word "home" is also used for various residential institutions which aspire to create a home-like atmosphere, such as a retirement home, a nursing home, a 'group home' (an orphanage for children, a retirement home for adults, a treatment facility, ect.), a foster home, etc.
There exist cultures lacking permanent homes, with nomadic people often moving their homes from place to place.