Garda Síochána
/ (ˈɡɑːrdə ˌʃɪəˈxɑːnə) /
noun
the police force of the Republic of Ireland
Word Origin for Garda Síochána
C20: from Irish Gaelic garda guard + síochána of the peace, from síocháin peace
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