policewoman

Thân thiện

A policewoman helps a lost child find their parents.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A female police officer: A woman who is a member of a police force, authorized to enforce the law, prevent crime, and maintain public order.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The policewoman directed traffic at the busy intersection.
  • A brave policewoman received an award for her service to the community.
  • She decided to become a policewoman to help people in her neighborhood.

Advanced Usage

• The term is a gender-specific compound noun. In modern, inclusive language, the gender-neutral term police officer is often preferred in formal and official contexts.
  • The police officer, a woman with ten years of experience, handled the situation calmly.

Variants and Related Words

• Police officer (n): The standard, gender-neutral term for a member of a police force.
• Policeman (n): A male police officer.
• Officer (n): A common short form for a police officer.
• Constable (n): A specific rank or term for a police officer in some countries.

Synonyms

• Officer: A member of a police force.
• Law enforcement officer: A formal term for someone employed to enforce laws.

Related Phrases

• To be in uniform: Refers to being on duty as a police officer.
  • You can ask that policewoman for directions; she's in uniform.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a woman policeman

Từ đồng nghĩa

• police matron