constabulary
3 synonyms for constabulary, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A police force, especially one organized on a regional or national basis.
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Rare, literary or technical
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constabular
How to use constabulary
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the local constabulary
a constabulary force
join the constabulary
Mostly heard in British English, often in a slightly formal or historical context.
Etymology
From medieval Latin conestabularia, going back to comes stabuli, literally "keeper of the stables" — the same root that gives us "constable."
Full origin of constabulary →Frequently asked questions
What does “constabulary” mean?
The word “constabulary” means a police force, especially one organized on a regional or national basis. In plain terms, a somewhat formal or old-fashioned word for a police force.
How do you pronounce “constabulary”?
“Constabulary” is pronounced kuhn-STAB-yuu-luh-ree (/kənˈstæbjʊləɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “constabulary” in a sentence?
Here is “constabulary” used in a sentence: “The county constabulary was called in to investigate the robbery.”
What is another word for “constabulary”?
Words with a similar meaning to “constabulary” include constabular.
What part of speech is “constabulary”?
Depending on how it is used, “constabulary” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “constabulary” come from?
The word “constabulary” comes from Medieval Latin. From medieval Latin conestabularia, going back to comes stabuli, literally "keeper of the stables" — the same root that gives us "constable.".
How many meanings does “constabulary” have?
“Constabulary” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a police force, especially one organized on a regional or national basis.
