noun
gendarmerie
ZHON-dah-muh-ree
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.”
noun
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A military force responsible for policing the civilian population, especially in France and similar countries.
"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.
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- Plural
- gendarmeries
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Etymology
From French gendarmerie, built on gendarme.
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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.
