Pronunciation: /pəˈlis steɪt/
noun A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'police state' is a noun phrase that refers to a government system in which the police have extensive power and control over the population.
A1 A police state is a country where the government has a lot of control over its citizens.
A2 Living in a police state can make people feel anxious and restricted.
B1 Some people argue that certain measures taken by the government are turning the country into a police state.
B2 The rise of surveillance technology has raised concerns about the potential for a police state to emerge.
C1 The government's crackdown on dissent has led to accusations of turning the country into a police state.
C2 The authoritarian regime's implementation of strict laws has solidified its status as a police state.
formal The country's transition into a police state was met with international concern.
informal People are worried that our government is turning into a police state.
slang I heard this new law is going to make us all feel like we're living in a police state.
figurative The strict rules at the office make it feel like a police state sometimes.
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