safeguardedcategories
nounUK /ˈseɪfɡɑːdɪd ˈkætəɡəriz/
US /ˈseɪfɡɑːrdɪd ˈkætəɡɔːriz/
Groups of things that are kept safe and protected.
The zookeeper put the baby animals into safeguarded categories so they would not get hurt.
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2. Types of information that are kept private and secure.
The school keeps student records in safeguarded categories.
3. Kinds of items that are watched over carefully.
The museum stores its oldest treasures in safeguarded categories.
4. Groups that are defended from danger or harm.
Endangered birds are placed in safeguarded categories by the park rangers.