security theatre

A form of security theater — Security measures which are intended to, or do, provide a feeling or illusion of improved security, while doing little or nothing to actually improve security.

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Meanings

nounsecurity theatre (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of security theater.
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APA

security theatre. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/security%20theatre

MLA

“security theatre.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/security%20theatre. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “security theatre,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/security%20theatre.

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