gendarmerie
Gendarmerie (noun) means a military force responsible for policing the civilian population, especially in France and similar countries. Example: “The gendarmerie was called in to manage the protest.”
How to use gendarmerie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA military-style police force, as used in France and some other countries.
Word forms
gendarmeries plural
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The _____ was called in to manage the protest.
Etymology
From French gendarmerie, built on gendarme.
Synonyms
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What does “gendarmerie” mean?
The word “gendarmerie” means a military force responsible for policing the civilian population, especially in France and similar countries. In plain terms, a military-style police force, as used in France and some other countries.
How do you pronounce “gendarmerie”?
“Gendarmerie” is pronounced ZHON-dah-muh-ree (/ˈʒɑn.dɑɹ.mə.ɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “gendarmerie” in a sentence?
Here is “gendarmerie” used in a sentence: “The gendarmerie was called in to manage the protest.”
What part of speech is “gendarmerie”?
“Gendarmerie” is a noun.
Where does the word “gendarmerie” come from?
The word “gendarmerie” comes from French. From French gendarmerie, built on gendarme.