non-police
|non-po-lice|
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/nɑn-pəˈlis/
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/nɒn-pəˈliːs/
not related to police
Etymology
Etymology Information
The prefix 'non-' originates from Latin, meaning 'not,' combined with 'police,' which comes from the Greek word 'polis,' meaning 'city' or 'state.'
Historical Evolution
'Non-police' is a modern English term formed by adding the prefix 'non-' to 'police.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to police,' and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or involving the police.
The non-police personnel were responsible for the administrative tasks.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45