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si-KY-oorr-uh-tee/sɪˈkjʊərəti/

Security is being safe from danger, or the people and systems that protect a place: airport security, security cameras, job security. Safety is often about accidents and physical harm; security stresses protection from crime or attack. Secure is the adjective/verb. A security guard is the person. National security appears in news English. Insecurity is the opposite feeling.

Meaning

The state of being safe from danger, or people who protect a place.

Examples

• “Airport security checked our bags.”
• “For security reasons, bags must be checked.”
• “The new contract offers more job security.”

Good to know

airport / job security. Accidents: safety. Adjective/verb: secure. Person: security guard.

Near in meaning

safety

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