Word POLICEMAN: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

policeman

🇺🇸 [ˈpəʊlɪsmən]

Meanings

A male member of a police force, responsible for maintaining public order, preventing crime, and enforcing laws. Policemen often carry out investigations, patrol neighborhoods, and respond to emergencies to ensure safety and justice.

Examples

• The policeman helped direct traffic after the accident.
• The policeman asked the witnesses to stay while he took notes.
• He always wanted to be a policeman to help protect his community.

Synonyms

lawman • officer • constable

Antonyms

criminal • suspect • offender