Meaning & Definition of word "Policeman"
to
Policeman
/ˈpoʊlɪsˌmæn/
noun:
- 1. A member of a police force, responsible for maintaining law and order.
- Example: The policeman directed traffic during the busy morning rush hour.
- 2. A law enforcement officer who serves in a city or town.
- Example: The children waved at the policeman as he walked by in the park.
- 3. An individual whose job is to enforce laws, prevent crime, and uphold public safety.
- Example: The policeman arrived quickly at the scene of the accident.
- 4. A male police officer.
- Example: The film featured a brave policeman who solved the mystery.
- 5. In some contexts, it may colloquially refer to any male law enforcement officer, regardless of rank.
- Example: When the alarm went off, the first response came from the nearest policeman.
Etymology
From police + man
Common Phrases and Expressions
policeman on the beat:
A policeman who patrols a specific area.
officer friendly:
A colloquial term for a helpful policeman.
bad cop:
A policeman who is corrupt or abuses authority.
Related Words
police:
The organized civil force for maintaining order, preventing, and detecting crime.
law enforcement:
Agencies responsible for enforcing laws, maintaining public order, and preventing, detecting, and investigating criminal offenses.
detective:
A police officer whose job is to investigate and solve crimes.
Slang Meanings of policeman
Meaning: cop
Example Sentence: Avoid the bar tonight; the cops are all over the place.
Meaning: flatfoot
Example Sentence: He was chased by a flatfoot after his petty crime.
Meaning: badge
Example Sentence: I was just talking to the badge about the incident.