The security guard
Example: Security guard protects premises and monitors activity
Definition
"The security guard" refers to a person employed to protect property, premises, or people by monitoring activities and preventing unauthorized access or incidents. Security guards often patrol areas, check credentials, and respond to emergencies to ensure safety and order.
Etymology
The phrase "the security guard" combines "security," derived from the Latin word 'securitas' meaning 'freedom from care or danger,' and "guard," from Old French 'garde,' meaning 'to watch or protect.' Together, it denotes someone assigned to watch over and protect a place or people.
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"The security guard" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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