"plain clothes" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} plain clothes pl (plural only)
  1. Civilian clothes worn by someone in an occupation or organization for which a uniform might be expected, as the police or clergy. Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Clothing Synonyms: plain-clothes [attributive]

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