Bodyguard
Bodyguard
A Bodyguard (/ˈbɒdiˌɡɑːrd/) is a type of security guard or government agent who protects a person or people — usually high-ranking public officials or officers, wealthy people, and celebrities — from danger: generally theft, assault, kidnapping, assassination, harassment, loss of confidential information, threats, or other criminal offences.
Etymology
The term "bodyguard" is derived from the English words "body" and "guard". The word "body" comes from the Old English "bodig", which means "trunk" or "torso". The word "guard" comes from the Old French "garde", which means "to watch over" or "to protect".
Related Terms
- Close Protection Officer: A type of bodyguard who provides security to individuals who may be at risk of personal attack.
- Executive Protection: A specialized type of security provided by bodyguards for executives or VIPs.
- Security Detail: A group of bodyguards protecting a high-profile individual.
- Personal Security: The practice of protecting an individual's physical well-being.
- Private Security: Security measures taken to protect individuals or properties from threats.
See Also
- Security Guard
- Government Agent
- Private Security
- Personal Security
- Executive Protection
- Close Protection Officer
- Security Detail
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bodyguard
- Wikipedia's article - Bodyguard
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