der Sicherheitsstaat
Translation
security state, surveillance state
Examples
Kritiker warnen vor einem totalen Sicherheitsstaat.
Critics warn against a total security state.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) as ((Subject)) noun as a subject The security state restricts freedom.
Similar Words
Überwachungsstaat (surveillance state), Polizeistaat (police state)
Etymology
A compound of 'Sicherheit' (security) and 'Staat' (state).
Memory Tips
Literally 'security state'. Often used with negative connotations, implying a state that prioritizes national security over individual freedoms.