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 bill would require adoption of rules to maintain cybersecurity of consumers’ nonpublic insurance data. Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025 This bill would require the State Board of Education and certain nonpublic schools to incorporate human trafficking awareness and prevention into the health curriculum for students in grades six through eight. Steve Johnson, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025 In the lawsuit, the groups in particular raised concern that the Labor Department could provide Musk nonpublic information regarding investigations of his companies. Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 5 Feb. 2025 Supporters say making nonpublic school alternatives more affordable gives parents more options for their children's education. Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 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 2 Apr. 2025.

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