der Verfassungsschutz, null
protection of the constitution
Staatliche Stelle, die Gefahren für die Demokratie und die Sicherheit des Landes beobachtet.
The German word "Verfassungsschutz" is a compound noun made up of:
- Verfassung: Constitution (the fundamental law of a country)
- Schutz: Protection
Meaning:
"Verfassungsschutz" refers to the protection of the constitution or constitutional protection. It is also the name of the German domestic intelligence agency responsible for safeguarding the democratic constitutional order against threats like extremism and terrorism.
Similar words:
- Inlandsgeheimdienst (domestic intelligence service)
- Sicherheitsdienst (security service)
Difference:
While "Inlandsgeheimdienst" and "Sicherheitsdienst" denote intelligence or security services in general, "Verfassungsschutz" specifically emphasizes the role of protecting the constitutional democracy from threats.
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Examples
Das Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz ist eine wichtige Behörde.noun
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution is an important government agency.
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