security
US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/
・UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/
A2
noun
- Department in a company in charge of protection
- Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
- Person paid to protect property and people
- Things done to protect people, buildings etc.
- Condition of being safe from danger or harm
Examples
They have the security of a good home.
The leaking of secrets from the Defence Ministry has compromised national security.