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noun
The concerted national effort, principally by government, to keep the United States safe and resilient to terrorism and other hazards.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Department of Homeland Security
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: executive department
History
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