police
|po-lice|
A2
/pəˈliːs/
law enforcement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'police' originates from the French word 'police', which in turn comes from the Latin 'politia', meaning 'civil administration'.
Historical Evolution
'politia' transformed into the Old French word 'police', and eventually became the modern English word 'police'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'civil administration', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'law enforcement agency'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the civil force of a state, responsible for maintaining public order and preventing and detecting crime.
The police arrived at the scene within minutes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35