security

CEFRB1

/sɪˈkjʊəɹɪti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Protection from danger, loss, or attack.

  2. 02

    noun

    A document showing ownership of money or property.

Examples

  • Germany adopted a social security system in the 1880's.

  • The building has a modern security system with cameras and alarms.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • [səˈkjʊɹɪɾi]
  • /sɪˈkjoːɹɪtɪj/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations as well as maintaining order.

  2. Something that secures.

  3. The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

More examples

In context

  • Please get me hotel security.

  • Chad always carries a gun for his own security.

  • The pink blanket gives little Mary lots of security.

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Origin

noun

From secure + -ity, from Middle English securite, from Middle French securité (modern sécurité), from Latin sēcūritās, from Latin sēcūrus (“safe, secure”), from sē- (“without”) + cūra (“care”); see cure. Similar to Latin sine cūrā (“without care, carefree”), which led to English sinecure. Doublet of surety.