self-security

self-se·cu·ri·ty

S s

Definitions of self-security word

noun plural self-security freedom from danger, risk, etc.; safety. 1
noun plural self-security freedom from care, anxiety, or doubt; well-founded confidence. 1
noun plural self-security something that secures or makes safe; protection; defense. 1
noun plural self-security freedom from financial cares or from want: The insurance policy gave the family security. 1
noun plural self-security precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, etc.: claims that security was lax at the embassy; the importance of computer security to prevent hackers from gaining access. 1
noun plural self-security a department or organization responsible for protection or safety: He called security when he spotted the intruder. 1

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English securytye, securite(e) < Latin sēcūritās. See secure, -ity

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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