protection vs refuge

protection

noun
  • The state of being safe. 

  • Coverage. 

  • A means of keeping or remaining safe. 

  • The process of keeping (something or someone) safe. 

  • An instance of a security token associated with a resource (such as a file). 

  • Restrictions on foreign competitors which limit their ability to compete with domestic producers of goods or services. 

  • A means, such as a condom, of preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease. 

  • Immunity from harm, obtained by illegal payments, as bribery or extortion. 

refuge

noun
  • A state of safety, protection or shelter. 

  • A refuge island. 

  • An expedient to secure protection or defence. 

  • A place providing safety, protection or shelter. 

  • Something or someone turned to for safety or assistance; a recourse or resort. 

verb
  • To return to a place of shelter. 

How often have the words protection and refuge occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )