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59 words
German word
Sicherheitspolitik
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈzɪçɐhaɪ̯t͡sˌpoːliˌtiːk/
Meaning
- feminine nounsecurity policy
Example
Die Regierung ändert die Sicherheitspolitik.
The government is changing its security policy.
More examples
Die transatlantische Sicherheitspolitik beeinflusst die Zusammenarbeit der Staaten.
The transatlantic security policy influences cooperation among the states.
Core concept
A framework that connects risks with a state's protective priorities.
Common phrases
transatlantische Sicherheitspolitik
transatlantic security policy
europäische Sicherheitspolitik
European security policy
regionale Sicherheitspolitik
regional security policy
Similar words
Außenpolitik: Policies for managing relations with other countries and handling disputes diplomatically.
Innere Sicherheit: Measures and policies that protect society from domestic crime and terrorism.
Verteidigungspolitik: Policies concerning national defense capabilities and military action.
Sicherheitskonzept: A plan outlining concrete procedures and measures for responding to crises.
Definition in German
Gesamtheit der politischen Leitlinien eines Staates oder einer Organisation zum Schutz vor inneren und äußeren Gefahren.
Word origin
The compound joins Sicherheit, security, with Politik, policy or politics, and follows the German pattern of forming a specific policy term from two nouns.
Usage tips
- English safety policy can sound narrower than Sicherheitspolitik, which commonly covers protection from both domestic and external threats.
Other meanings
- safety policynoun
- security strategynoun
Opposites
- Abrüstungspolitikdisarmament policynoun
Related words
- sicherheitspolitischrelated to security policyadjective