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polac

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈpəʊlæk/
  • homophone: Polack

1

noun

Meaning 1

A road-traffic accident that occurs due to presence of a police vehicle.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

Topics: government, law-enforcement

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Alternative letter-case form of polac.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, alt-of

Topics: government, law-enforcement

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

The Police Academy of Nigeria.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Nigeria, uncountable

Topics: government, law-enforcement

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of police + accident.

Blend of police + academy.