🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

सुरक्षा

Pronunciation / Transliteration: suraksha

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Safeguarding/ˈseɪfˌɡɑːrdɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"बच्चों की सुरक्षा महत्वपूर्ण है।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The action of protecting something from harm or damage.

    "The organization focuses on safeguarding the rights of children in vulnerable situations."
  2. 2

    Measures taken to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals, especially in social contexts.

    "Safeguarding policies are essential in schools to protect students from abuse."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'safeguarding' is derived from the combination of 'safe', originating from the Old French 'sauf' meaning 'unharmed', and 'guard', from the Old French 'garder', meaning 'to keep'. The term evolved in the late 20th century to encompass protective measures in various contexts, particularly in social services and child protection.

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