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Meaning of patrolman
A patrolman is a police officer who is responsible for maintaining law and order in a specific area.
Etymology of patrolman
The word "patrolman" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the word "patrol", which comes from the French "patrouille", meaning "a group of people who walk or ride around an area to keep it safe", and the suffix "-man", which is used to form nouns denoting a person who performs a particular function or has a particular occupation.
Synonyms
police officer
policeman
policewoman
cop
officer
constable
trooper
peace officer
law enforcement officer
lawman
cop
gendarme
bobby
copper
mounted police
patrol officer
traffic officer
beat officer
watchman
guard
sentinel
custodian
monitor
supervisor
inspector
detective
sergeant
lieutenant
captain
marshal
sheriff
deputy
constabulary
watchkeeper
Definitions
- A police officer, especially one on foot patrol
- * A person who has the responsibility of guarding or supervising something
Usage Examples
- The patrolman walked down the street, keeping an eye out for any suspicious activity.
- * The patrolman stopped the car and asked the driver for his license and registration.
Antonyms
criminal
outlaw
lawbreaker
offender
convict
felon
culprit
wrongdoer
malefactor
delinquent
trespasser
intruder
interloper
vandal
hooligan
thug
ruffian
troublemaker
mischief-maker
provocateur
agitator