Policeman
(noun)
- A man who is a member of a police force.
- A man whose job is to enforce laws and maintain order in the community.
- A man who works in a police department.
Origin:
Late 18th century: from police + man. the word originally denoted a man whose duty was to keep order in public places.
Examples:
- He was a policeman for 20 years.
- The policeman gave him a ticket.
- She spoke to the policeman at the station.
- He saw a group of policemen on the corner.
- The little boy wanted to be a policeman when he grew up.