policewoman
noun
a female member of a police force or body.
policewomen
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pluralof policewoman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A legal official familiar with Suu Kyi’s court proceedings said she is being held in a newly constructed building with three policewomen, whose duty is to assist her.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 23, 2022
The police announced plans in June to upgrade assessment for physical fitness when hiring policewomen and match the standards for men after criticism of double standards.
From Reuters ● Nov. 23, 2021
“She joined policing at a time when policewomen were faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles,” Chief Michel Moore said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2021
They are also helping evacuate women whose jobs have landed them on the Taliban’s list of potential targets, including some women who trained Afghan policewomen, lawyers and politicians.
From New York Times ● Sep. 24, 2021
A Negro engineer monitored recording equipment between the altar and the coffin which was guarded by eight uniformed Negro policemen and two uniformed Negro policewomen.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
