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Security Guard: Definition, Duties, and Examples
Meaning 1：security guard (Security Guard)
Security Guard
/sɪˈkjʊrəti ɡɑːrd/
n.
A person whose job is to protect a place, building, or people from crime or danger.
security guard
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/sɪˈkjʊrəti ɡɑːrd/
n.
A person employed to protect a building, area, or people from theft, violence, or other dangers.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Security from Latin 'securus' (safe) + Guard from Old French 'garde' (watch).
💡 Mnemonic
Think of a guard ensuring security: they secure + guard = security guard.
📖 Example
The friendly security guard at the shopping mall helped the lost child find her parents.
The friendly security guard at the shopping mall helped the lost child find her parents.
🔗 Collocations
security guard patrol – The regular walking of a security guard to monitor an area
security guard station – A designated area where a security guard works and monitors surveillance
security guard uniform – The distinctive clothing worn by a security guard to identify their role
🔄 Synonyms
watchman (n.) – A person who keeps watch, especially at night
guard (n.) – A person who protects or watches over something
patrol officer (n.) – A person who patrols an area to maintain security
🚫 Antonyms
intruder (n.) – A person who enters a place without permission
thief (n.) – A person who steals property
trespasser (n.) – A person who unlawfully enters someone else's property
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
Modern security guard role evolved from medieval watchmen, commercialized by Pinkerton agency in 1850s.
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