- 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.
- protected from wind or weather
- protected from outside influences
- (of buildings) specially designed to provide a safe environment for the elderly, handicapped, or disabled
