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policeman

American  
[puh-lees-muhn] / pəˈlis mən /

noun

plural

policemen

  1. a member of a police force or body.

  2. Ice Hockey. enforcer.

policeman British  
/ pəˈliːsmən /

noun

  1. Gender-neutral form: police officer.  a member of a police force, esp one holding the rank of constable

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Gender

See -man.

Other Word Forms

  • policemanlike adjective

Etymology

Origin of policeman

First recorded in 1795–1805; police + -man

Example Sentences

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Though he almost immediately broke a collarbone during a practice, he stuck with the sport in the belief that it would make him a better policeman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

While working as a military policeman there, he joined a judo club.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Having had a cardiac arrest, his life was saved by three of his teammates – a policeman, a firefighter and a flight attendant - who gave CPR for 15 minutes before help arrived.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

"I got taken in the office with a policeman and Mr Phillips was being all authoritative," Karen explains.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

The policeman dropped him off at his hotel.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

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