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police

 

[ pษ™หˆliหs ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

law enforcement

The civil force of a federal or local government, responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the maintenance of public order.

Synonyms

cops, law enforcement, officers

Examples of usage

  • The police are investigating the robbery.
  • She called the police when she heard a noise in her backyard.
Context #2 | Verb

control, regulate

To control, regulate, or keep in order by using police

Synonyms

control, monitor, regulate

Examples of usage

  • The teacher had to police the students during the field trip.
  • It is important to police your own behavior.

Translations

Translations of the word "police" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น polรญcia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฒเคฟเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Polizei

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ polisi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะปั–ั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ policja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ญฆๅฏŸ (ใ‘ใ„ใ•ใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท police

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ policรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท polis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝ์ฐฐ (๊ฒฝ์ฐฐ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฑุทุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ policie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ polรญcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ญฆๅฏŸ (jวngchรก)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ policija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรถgregla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพะปะธั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ polis

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ policรญa

Etymology

The word 'police' originated from the French 'police', which in turn came from the Latin 'politia' meaning 'civil administration'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to the civil force responsible for maintaining law and order. The modern police force as we know it today has its roots in the early 19th century, with the establishment of organized law enforcement agencies in various countries.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,137, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.