NCP

American

abbreviation

novel coronavirus pneumonia: a type of pneumonia caused by COVID-19 in which tiny air sacs in the lungs, blocked by the virus from transferring oxygen to the blood, fill with liquids and pus, which can lead to a collapse of the lungs and in some cases death.

NCP British

abbreviation

National Country Party

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Etymology

Origin of NCP

First recorded in 2020

Example Sentences

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In the end, the NCP won just six out of the 30 seats it contested.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

"NCP didn't keep up with the changing world of more flexible and app-based local parking."

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

In some places, it is cheaper to pay a fine than use an NCP car park, with some people opting deliberately to risk a fine rather than fork out for the "extortionate" charge.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

NCP was founded in 1931 and is one of the biggest car park operators in the UK.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Like Jamaat, the NCP has promised to root out corruption.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

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