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

Van Dyke has pleaded not guilty to charges including commodities fraud, wire fraud, theft of nonpublic government information, and unlawful use of confidential information for personal gain. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2026

In June an experimental OpenAI model gained unauthorized access to nonpublic files on a Australian government website for the nation’s Medicare program. — Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 6 Oct. 2026

OpenAI did not find any use of SEC credentials, access to accounts or nonpublic information, changes to SEC data or systems, or evidence of a compromise or vulnerability, the company said. — ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026

Contrary to Vought’s accusations, current and former CFPB staffers say the traditional supervision process has long been collaborative and nonpublic. — Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nonpublic

• republic
• public
• semipublic