De openbare veiligheid
Example: De overheid investeert veel in de openbare veiligheid van steden.
Definition
"De openbare veiligheid" refers to the condition or state in which a community or city is protected from dangers such as crime, accidents, and disasters, ensuring the well-being and security of its inhabitants in public spaces.
Etymology
The phrase "de openbare veiligheid" comes from Dutch, where "openbare" means public or open to everyone, and "veiligheid" means safety or security. Together, they describe the concept of safety that is accessible and maintained for all members of society in shared environments.
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"De openbare veiligheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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