police
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
The official organization responsible for making sure people obey the law and keeping order.
Usage notes
"Police" is treated as a plural word, we say "the police are here," not "the police is here."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She called the _____ after the car accident."
Answer: police
In your own words, what does "police" mean?
The official organization responsible for making sure people obey the law and keeping order.
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