nonpublic

adjective

non·​pub·​lic ˌnän-ˈpə-blik How to pronounce nonpublic (audio)
: not public
nonpublic areas
nonpublic information
grants for nonpublic schools

Examples of nonpublic in a Sentence

school records are regarded as nonpublic information
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The Commerce Department is expected to finalize the award in the coming weeks, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss nonpublic information. Rohan Goswami, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024 Forest Service spokesperson Kari Hines said the wildfire moved to the north initially, toward nonpublic portions of Bastrop State Park and nearby rural homes. Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Nov. 2024 During Thursday's hearing, in response to Combs' accusation, the judge agreed to impose an order meant to protect grand jury material and nonpublic evidence. Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2024 The incident took place Wednesday morning at Bushel and a Peck Apple Orchard in the town of Lafayette on a nonpublic road. Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nonpublic 

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonpublic was in 1865

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“Nonpublic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonpublic. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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