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Policeman

🇬🇧 UK /["/pəˈliːsmən/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/pəˈliːsmən/"]/

Meaning of Policeman

a male police officer

In simple words: A man who works for the police.

Policeman in a sentence

• a plain-clothes/uniformed policeman
• A policeman arrested the suspect at the scene of the crime.
• An off-duty policeman chased after the man.
• A policeman was called to the house just after midnight.
• She went off to fetch a policeman.
• The robbery may have been carried out with the help of a bent policeman.
• the duties of the ordinary policeman
• A heavy police presence, including mounted policemen , were on hand to control protesters.
• Is this really an important issue to ordinary policemen and women?

How to use Policeman

Use 'policeman' when specifically referring to male police officers. In gender-neutral contexts, 'police officer' is preferred. Avoid in formal documents.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a man in a uniform, like a 'police' 'man' combating crime.

Related words

Collocations with Policeman

• senior
• ordinary
• local
• call
• patrol something
• raid something
• arrest somebody

Synonyms for Policeman

• police officer
• law enforcement officer
• cop
• constable

Opposites of Policeman

• criminal
• offender

Common mistakes with Policeman

• Using 'police man' as two words.
• Confusing with 'police officer', especially in gender-neutral contexts.
• Assuming it refers to all police officers, including females.

Frequently asked questions about Policeman

What does Policeman mean?

A man who works for the police.

What is the definition of Policeman?

a male police officer

How do you use Policeman in a sentence?

a plain-clothes/uniformed policeman

Can you give another example of Policeman?

A policeman arrested the suspect at the scene of the crime.

What are synonyms for Policeman?

Common alternatives include police officer, law enforcement officer, cop, constable.

What is the opposite of Policeman?

Opposite meanings include criminal, offender.

What words go with Policeman?

It commonly pairs with senior, ordinary, local, call, patrol something, raid something, arrest somebody.

What are common mistakes when using Policeman?

Using 'police man' as two words. Confusing with 'police officer', especially in gender-neutral contexts. Assuming it refers to all police officers, including females.

How do you pronounce Policeman?

US: /["/pəˈliːsmən/"]/, UK: /["/pəˈliːsmən/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Policeman?

Use 'policeman' when specifically referring to male police officers. In gender-neutral contexts, 'police officer' is preferred. Avoid in formal documents.

What CEFR level is Policeman?

"Policeman" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.