Sittenpolizei

German (Berlin)

/ˈzɪtn̩poliˌt͡saɪ̯/

noun
Definitions
  • (law enforcement) vice squad

Etymology

Compound from German Sitte (decency) + German -n- (pie, vault, xxx, ligature, pond, flower, stain, n-ligature, doctor, printer, clear, blot, covering, noise, brown, corner)+ German Polizei (police).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Polizei

Gloss

police

Concept
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Modern world

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