mountie
Definition
- Noun:
- A member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP): "Mountie" is a common, informal name for an officer of Canada's national and federal police force, known for their distinctive red serge dress uniform.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The mountie helped the lost hikers find their way back to the trail.
- Tourists often take pictures with a mountie in ceremonial uniform.
Advanced Usage
- "To join the mounties": to become a member of the RCMP.
- He always dreamed of joining the mounties and serving in the north.
Variants and Related Words
- RCMP Officer: The formal term for a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP): The full, official name of the organization.
Synonyms
- Police officer: A general term for a member of a police force.
- Constable: A specific rank within the RCMP and other police services.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Always get your man": A famous, unofficial motto historically associated with the mounties, suggesting their determination and effectiveness.
- The mounties lived up to their reputation to always get their man.
Noun
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colloquial term for a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
