noun
policeman
puh-LEES-muhn
noun
1
A male member of a police force.
"A policeman directed traffic around the accident."
How to Use Policeman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA male police officer.
When to use it
Modern style guides often prefer the gender-neutral "police officer" unless the person's gender is specifically relevant.
Word Forms
policemen plural
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