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policewoman
Policewoman (noun) means a female member of a police force. Example: “The policewoman took a detailed statement from the witness.”
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A female member of a police force.
"The policewoman took a detailed statement from the witness."
How to use policewoman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA female police officer.
When to use it
Modern style guides often prefer the gender-neutral "police officer" unless the person's gender is specifically relevant.
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Rhymes for policewoman
Oman
woman
roman
Loman
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Frequently asked questions
What does “policewoman” mean?
The word “policewoman” means a female member of a police force. In plain terms, a female police officer.
How do you use “policewoman” in a sentence?
Here is “policewoman” used in a sentence: “The policewoman took a detailed statement from the witness.”
What part of speech is “policewoman”?
“Policewoman” is a noun.
What is the meaning of policewoman?
"policewoman" (noun) means a female member of a police force.
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