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polisiˈaw

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Translation

police officer

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Word origin

From polícia (Latin politia, from Greek politeia, 'citizenship, government').

Origin
Latin (via Greek)
Root
politia
English cognates
police, policy, politics

Grammar

Gendercommon
Pluralpoliciais

Examples

esquina.

The police officer stopped the car on the corner.

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A police officer helped find the lost dog.

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The police officers arrived quickly at the scene.

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 1: Words 401-410.