homeland security / heritage protection
Loading your saved state.
homeland security
The protection of a state's internal security, its population, and its critical infrastructure against threats such as terrorism or natural disasters.
Das Ministerium für Heimatschutz hat neue Sicherheitsrichtlinien für Flughäfen erlassen.
The Ministry of Homeland Security issued new security guidelines for airports.
heritage protection
The protection and preservation of the cultural heritage, landscape, and traditions of a particular region or homeland.
Der örtliche Verein für Heimatschutz setzt sich für den Erhalt der historischen Altstadt ein.
The local heritage protection association is committed to preserving the historic old town.
The word consists of 'Heimat' (homeland) and 'Schutz' (protection). Its literal meaning is therefore 'protection of the homeland,' but this can be interpreted very differently depending on the context.
Der Heimatschutz ist eine wichtige staatliche Aufgabe.
Homeland security is an important government responsibility.
Pay attention to the context to distinguish the two main meanings. If the topic is politics, terrorism, and security, it refers to protecting the state. If the topic is culture, nature, and traditions, it refers to protecting regional heritage.
Das Ministerium für Heimatschutz warnte vor neuen Gefahren.
The Ministry of Homeland Security warned of new dangers.
The meaning 'protection of internal security' is strongly shaped by the English term 'Homeland Security' from the United States. In German, the term is often used in this political and security-related context.
Die Aufgaben des Heimatschutzes umfassen den Schutz kritischer Infrastruktur.
The tasks of homeland security include protecting critical infrastructure.
In the meaning 'protection of cultural heritage,' 'Heimatschutz' is often associated with local or regional associations. Typical goals here are monument preservation, landscape conservation, or the preservation of traditions.
Der bayerische Landesverein für Heimatschutz setzt sich für den Erhalt alter Bauernhäuser ein.
The Bavarian regional association for heritage protection is committed to preserving old farmhouses.
nature conservation
Naturschutz (nature conservation) and Heimatschutz (heritage protection) can both work to protect a regional landscape. With Naturschutz, the focus is on its importance for nature, animals, plants, and habitats. Heimatschutz, by contrast, preserves it as part of the region's heritage and identity.
Der Heimatschutz bewahrt die alte Flusslandschaft als wichtigen Teil der regionalen Heimat.
Heritage protection preserves the old river landscape as an important part of the region's heritage.
Der Naturschutz bewahrt die alte Flusslandschaft als Lebensraum für seltene Tiere.
Nature conservation preserves the old river landscape as a habitat for rare animals.
