Interpol

Pronunciation: /ˈɪntərˌpɒl/

Definitions of Interpol

noun Interpol

Example Sentences

A1 Interpol helps police forces around the world to cooperate and share information.

A2 Interpol issued a global alert for a wanted criminal.

B1 Interpol plays a crucial role in fighting international crime and terrorism.

B2 Interpol's headquarters are located in Lyon, France.

C1 Interpol's database contains information on criminals from various countries.

C2 Interpol coordinates complex international operations to apprehend fugitives.

Examples of Interpol in a Sentence

formal Interpol is an international organization that helps coordinate police efforts across different countries.

informal Have you heard of Interpol? They're like the police but on a global scale.

slang Interpol is like the super cops who work together with other countries' police forces.

figurative In the world of crime-fighting, Interpol is like the Avengers assembling to take down the bad guys.

Grammatical Forms of Interpol

• past tense: Interpoled
• plural: Interpols
• comparative: more Interpol
• superlative: most Interpol
• present tense: Interpols
• future tense: will Interpol
• perfect tense: have Interpoled
• continuous tense: is Interpoling
• singular: Interpol
• positive degree: Interpol
• infinitive: to Interpol
• gerund: Interpoling
• participle: Interpoled

Origin and Evolution of Interpol

First Known Use: 1956 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'Interpol' is a contraction of 'International Criminal Police Organization'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the international police organization founded in 1923, 'Interpol' has since become a widely recognized shorthand for the organization itself.