nonpublic
adjective
non·pub·lic
ˌnän-ˈpə-blik 
: 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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These closures will include both nonpublic facing administrative sites and field offices.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
While information nowadays is plentiful, storytellers may want to obtain life rights to gain access to nonpublic or sensitive information and materials, as well as assistance in obtaining the participation of family members, friends, acquaintances, professional associates, and other third parties.
—Legal Entertainment, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
That designation will also extend to nonpublic photographs or recordings of family or other personal relationships — the latter likely affecting texts between Lively and pal Taylor Swift.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
Lawmakers could establish a funding source to pay for nonpublic school options, instead of using money earmarked for public schools.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 29 Oct. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
While information nowadays is plentiful, storytellers may want to obtain life rights to gain access to nonpublic or sensitive information and materials, as well as assistance in obtaining the participation of family members, friends, acquaintances, professional associates, and other third parties.
—Legal Entertainment, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
That designation will also extend to nonpublic photographs or recordings of family or other personal relationships — the latter likely affecting texts between Lively and pal Taylor Swift.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
Lawmakers could establish a funding source to pay for nonpublic school options, instead of using money earmarked for public schools.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 29 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for nonpublic
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“Nonpublic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonpublic. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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