nonpolice

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /nɒnˈpəˌliːs/

KK: /nɑnˈpəˌlis/

adjective

Definition

Not related to or involving a police force.

Example

The community organized a nonpolice response to the situation.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new nonpolice security team they hired for the event?

Yeah, I heard they’re really focused on crowd management.

It’s interesting how they’re trying to create a safer environment without using traditional police.

Exactly! I think it could really change the way we think about security.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

civilian

private

unofficial

Antonyms

police

official

authorized

Root Explanation

Nonpolice → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "police" (from Old French *police*, meaning public order or government). The word "nonpolice" refers to something that is not related to or does not involve police or law enforcement.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'police' referring to law enforcement — so nonpolice means not related to police.

Visually Confused Words

nonlicet