Nonpublic Meaning
/nɑˈnpʌblɪk/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjNot open to the public; not available to or shared by the public; private.
Sentence Examples
The nonpublic meeting was not open to media.
Nonpublic information is confidential and protected.
The government discussed the matter in a nonpublic meeting.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The exclusive club held a ____ meeting that only members could attend.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The board of directors held a ____ meeting to discuss several sensitive financial matters.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English non- English public English nonpublic From non- + public.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"“The Secretary’s transmission of nonpublic operational information over Signal to an uncleared journalist and others 2 to 4 hours before planned strikes using his personal cell phone exposed sensitive DoD information,” the Inspector General report says."
— 2025 December 4, Zachary Cohen, “Unclassified report on Hegseth’s use of Signal details risk to troops, lack of cooperation with investigation”, in CNN, archived from the original on 05 Dec 2025:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The exclusive club held a ____ meeting that only members could attend.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The board of directors held a ____ meeting to discuss several sensitive financial matters.