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police

[pəˈliːs]
Meanings
  • noun

    A group of law enforcement officers who enforce the law, maintain order, and protect the community.

    - "The police arrived at the scene of the accident."
    - "You should call the police if you see a crime in progress."
    - "The police officer gave me a warning for speeding."
  • verb

    To enforce or maintain order by using the power of the law.

    - "The military was called in to police the border."
    - "The security guards were instructed to police the premises."
Pronunciation
  1. [pəˈliːs]



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  2. /ˈpoʊ.liːs/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with police
choose , muse , abuse , refuse , news
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. police (French) : policy

  2. police (Polish) : to work, toil

Variants
List of all variants of police that leads to same result
police , policed , polices , policing , police action , police actions , police court , police courts , police dog , police dogs , police force , police forces , police officer , police officers , police power , police powers , police procedural , police procedurals , police reporter , police reporters
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

policewoman, police officer, police department, police force, police state

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'police' comes from the French word 'police,' which means 'guardian of the city' or 'protector.' It was first used in English in the 15th century.

Trivia
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  1. The first recorded use of a police force was in 2200 BC in Ur, Mesopotamia.

  2. The New York City Police Department is the largest police force in the world, with over 35,000 officers.

  3. The London Metropolitan Police Force, also known as Scotland Yard, was founded in 1829.

  4. The term 'police' comes from the Greek word 'polis,' which means 'city.'

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. law enforcement: The practice of enforcing laws and maintaining order in a community.

  2. criminal justice system: The system of courts, laws, and agencies that handle crime and punishment.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The police have been depicted in various forms of literature, art, and music. In literature, the police have been portrayed as both heroes and villains. In art, they have been depicted in paintings and sculptures. In music, there have been many songs about the police, some of which criticize their actions and others which praise their work.

How to Memorize "police"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of officers in uniform, standing in formation.
    - Visualize a police car with its lights flashing.
    - Think of a police station with cells and desks.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'police' with the color blue.
    - Think of the police as protectors and enforcers of the law.
    - Associate the word 'police' with crime scenes and investigations.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym POLICE: Presence, Observation, Law, Information, Courage, Enforcement.
    - Remember the phrase 'To Protect and Serve.'

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