nonpublic

adjective

non·​pub·​lic ˌnän-ˈpə-blik 

: not public

nonpublic areas

nonpublic information

grants for nonpublic schools

Synonyms of nonpublic

• confidential
• private

Examples of nonpublic in a Sentence

school records are regarded as nonpublic information

Recent Examples on the Web

He was charged with unlawful use of confidential government information for personal gain, theft of nonpublic government information, commodities fraud, wire fraud, and making an unlawful monetary transaction. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

The five-count indictment charges violations of the CEA (unlawful use of confidential government information, theft of nonpublic government information, and commodities fraud), wire fraud, and money laundering. — The Insider, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The City Council previously voted unanimously to temporarily restrict Williams' access to city purchasing and fuel cards, city vehicles and certain nonpublic facilities while an independent investigator reviews allegations against him. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Kalshi bans insider trading on its platforms, and has taken steps throughout 2026 to crack down on speculators using material, nonpublic information to trade on its markets. — Dan Mangan,davis Giangiulio,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nonpublic

• republic
• public
• semipublic