food security
nounUK /fuːd sɪˈkjʊərəti/
US /fuːd sɪˈkjʊrəti/
Food security means everyone always has enough healthy food to eat.
The village worked together to improve food security by growing more vegetables.
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2. A situation where a country can produce or obtain enough food for its people.
The government created a plan to strengthen national food security.
3. The state of having reliable access to affordable, safe, and nutritious food.
Many families in the city struggle with food security because prices are high.
4. A measure of whether a person or group can get food without fear of running out.
After the storm, food security became a serious concern for the island.