The police station
Example: Police station serves as base for law enforcement operations
Definition
"The police station" is a building or facility where police officers work and carry out administrative tasks. It serves as a hub for law enforcement operations, including receiving reports, detaining suspects, and coordinating public safety efforts.
Etymology
The phrase "the police station" combines "police," derived from the Greek word 'polis' meaning 'city,' with "station," from the Latin 'statio,' meaning 'a standing place.' Together, they indicate a fixed place where police activities are conducted. Did you know? The term 'police' originally referred to civil administration and order in ancient cities.
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"The police station" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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