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Added 7 October 2026

security

/sɪˈkjʊəɹɪti/ noun

In Latin: securitas Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about security at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The state of being free from danger or injury.
we support the armed services in the name of national security
Defense against financial failure; financial independence.
his pension gave him security in his old age
Freedom from anxiety or fear.
the watch dog gave her a feeling of security

Origin

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.

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