Meaning
protection, safeguarding
- the act of protecting or preserving something from harm or degradation
In a sentence
L'associazione si batte per la salvaguardia delle specie a rischio.
The association fights for the protection of endangered species.
Hanno introdotto nuove norme a salvaguardia dei lavoratori.
They introduced new rules safeguarding the workers.
La salvaguardia del patrimonio culturale richiede ingenti risorse economiche.
Safeguarding cultural heritage requires significant financial resources.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| salvaguardia | feminine · singular |
| salvaguardie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: ubiquitous in environmental, legal, and institutional language.
- Frequently paired with the preposition 'di' or in the fixed locution 'a salvaguardia di'.