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policethe civil force of a state, responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the maintenance of public order

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the civil force of a state, responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the maintenance of public order

Pronunciation (IPA): /pəˈliːs/

Korean meaning: 범죄 예방과 수사, 공공질서 유지를 담당하는 국가의 민간 치안 기관

Korean pronunciation: 퍼**리**스

Example Sentences

  • My cat thinks it's the neighborhood police because it chases away all the dogs.
  • The police are investigating the mysterious case of the disappearing donuts.
  • She called the police when she heard strange noises from the attic.

police

NOUN

//pəˈliːs//

the civil force of a state, responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the maintenance of public order

police concept
💡 Concept

a uniformed officer in blue directs traffic with confident hand gestures while standing in the crosswalk. The officer points clearly to guide cars and pedestrians through the intersection safely. A minor fender-bender has occurred nearby, causing traffic to back up and creating confusion. The officer's presence immediately brings order as drivers follow the hand signals and pedestrians wait at the crosswalk. Other officers arrive in marked patrol cars with flashing lights to assist with the situation. Citizens feel reassured seeing the officers taking control of the chaotic scene. the civil force responsible for crime prevention and maintaining public order

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/pəˈliːs/
🇬🇧 UK/pəˈliːs/

🌳Etymology

Rootpolic-
Suffix--e

Origin

16세기 프랑스어 'police'에서 유래했으며, 이는 라틴어 'politia'(시민 정부)에서 나왔습니다. 원래는 '도시 행정'을 의미했지만, 점차 치안 유지 기관을 가리키게 되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

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peace
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat thinks it's the neighborhood police because it chases away all the dogs.

😄 Fun example

The police are investigating the mysterious case of the disappearing donuts.

She called the police when she heard strange noises from the attic.

The police blocked off the street due to the accident.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

copsofficerslaw enforcementauthoritiesconstabulary

Antonyms

criminalslawbreakersoutlaws

Related

detectivesheriffsecuritypatrolarrestinvestigation