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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSafety
/ˈseɪf.ti/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.
"The safety of the children is our top priority during the field trip." - 2
A device or measure designed to prevent accidents or injuries.
"The car is equipped with several safety features, including airbags and anti-lock brakes."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French word 'salfté', originating from the Latin 'salvus' meaning safe or unharmed, entering the English language around the 14th century. Over time, the meaning evolved from a state of being uninjured or kept safe from harm to encompass institutional systems and protocols designed to prevent accidents.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Safety" is said worldwide
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Sécurité
Transliteration: se-kyoor-i-teh
"La sécurité des enfants est notre priorité."
Sicherheit
Transliteration: ziːçɐhaɪt
"Die Sicherheit der Kinder hat oberste Priorität."
Sicurezza
Transliteration: si-ku-ret-tsa
"La sicurezza dei bambini è la nostra priorità."
Seguridad
Transliteration: se-gur-i-dad
"La seguridad de los niños es nuestra prioridad."
Segurança
Transliteration: se-gu-ran-sah
"A segurança das crianças é nossa prioridade."
सुरक्षा
Transliteration: suraksha
"बच्चों की सुरक्षा हमारी प्राथमिकता है।"
安全
Transliteration: ānquán
"儿童的安全是我们的首要任务。"
안전
Transliteration: anjeon
"아이들의 안전이 우리의 최우선입니다."
安全
Transliteration: anzen
"子供たちの安全が私たちの最優先事項です。"
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