incolumità

safety; physical integrity

noun een-koh-loo-mee-TAH Rare

Origin: From Latin incolumitas, 'state of being unharmed'.

Usage Note

Incolumità is a feminine invariable noun (the accent fixes its stress and its plural is identical: l'incolumità remains incolumità). It specifically means being physically unharmed — mettere a rischio l'incolumità pubblica (to endanger public safety). It is a more formal word than sicurezza; you would hear it in official reports and news, not casual conversation.

Examples

"La polizia garantisce l'incolumità dei cittadini."

Natural Translation

The police guarantee the safety of citizens.

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