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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Critics of voucher programs also fear that nonpublic schools may discriminate against some students, such as those who are members of the LGBTQ+ community. Suzanne Eckes, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2025 While a plan cannot be modified if the executive is in possession of material, nonpublic information, it can technically be canceled at any time , Stanford and Wharton researchers noted. Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025 For example, increased public funding for nonpublic schools is a major focus of the Orthodox Union’s advocacy efforts. Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025 President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday directing federal agencies to find ways to prioritize school choice programs, which often use taxpayer money to help parents enroll their kids in nonpublic schools. Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025 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 3 Mar. 2025.

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