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Meaning of watchman
A person who watches or guards something or someone
Etymology of watchman
The word "watchman" has its roots in Old English "wæccemann", from "wæccan" meaning "to wake" or "to watch" and "mann" meaning "man"
Historically, a watchman referred to a person who guarded a city or town, especially at night, and was responsible for sounding an alarm in case of danger or suspicious activity
Synonyms
Definitions
- A person employed or appointed to watch or guard something, especially at night
- * A person who watches or observes something or someone, often in order to notice or respond to any unusual or suspicious activity
Usage Examples
- The watchman sounded the alarm when he saw the intruder trying to climb over the fence
- * The company hired a watchman to keep an eye on the building at night
- * The watchman's keen eyes spotted the fire before it spread
Antonyms
sleepwalker
somnambulist
dreamer
sleeper
idler
loafer
dozer
snoozer
slacker
shirker
dodger
evader
avoider
neglecter
ignorer
disregarded
inattentive
oblivious
careless
negligent