noun
Mountie
Mountie (noun) means an informal name for a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Example: “A Mountie in the classic red uniform greeted tourists at the fair.”
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An informal name for a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
"A Mountie in the classic red uniform greeted tourists at the fair."
How to use Mountie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, familiar term for a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer.
When to use it
Informal; capitalized as "Mountie" when referring to the actual force.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Mounties
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Etymology
From "mounted" plus the informal suffix "-ie," originally referring to mounted (horseback) police officers.
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What does “Mountie” mean?
The word “Mountie” means an informal name for a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. In plain terms, a casual, familiar term for a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer.
How do you use “Mountie” in a sentence?
Here is “Mountie” used in a sentence: “A Mountie in the classic red uniform greeted tourists at the fair.”
What part of speech is “Mountie”?
“Mountie” is a noun.
What is the meaning of Mountie?
"Mountie" (noun) means an informal name for a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
