Gendarme — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈzhän-ˌdärm/ gen·darme

Meaning & Definition of Gendarme

Gendarme (noun)

  1. a member of a body of soldiers especially in France serving as an armed police force for the maintenance of public order
  2. police officer

Gendarme (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level

    "the senator reiterated his conviction that it is not the role of the United States to be a kind of global gendarme"

    similar: bobby (British), bull (slang), constable (chiefly British), cop, copper, flatfoot (slang), fuzz, lawman, officer, police officer, policeman, shamus (slang)
    related: patrolman, policewoman, detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw, inspector, investigator, plainclothesman, sherlock, sleuth, sleuthhound, marshal, sheriff, trooper, peace officer, captain, lieutenant, sergeant, constabulary, heat (slang), man, police, police force, operative, private detective, private eye, private investigator
    near: civilian

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Gendarme

The most common words with a similar meaning to Gendarme:

Slang: bull, flatfoot, shamus
British: bobby
Chiefly British: constable
cop, copper, fuzz, lawman, officer, police officer, policeman

Related Words for Gendarme

patrolman, policewoman, detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw, inspector, investigator, plainclothesman, sherlock, sleuth, sleuthhound, marshal, sheriff, trooper, peace officer, captain, lieutenant, sergeant, constabulary, heat, man, police, police force, operative, private detective, private eye, private investigator

Near Antonyms of Gendarme

civilian

Origin & Etymology of Gendarme

French, from Middle French, back-formation from gensdarmes, plural of gent d'armes, literally, armed people

First known use: 1793

Frequently Asked Questions about Gendarme

What does "Gendarme" mean?

"Gendarme" means a member of a body of soldiers especially in France serving as an armed police force for the maintenance of public order. As a noun, it is defined as: a member of a body of soldiers especially in France serving as an armed police force for the maintenance of public order.

What is another word for "Gendarme"?

Other words for "Gendarme" include bobby, bull, constable, cop, copper, flatfoot, fuzz and lawman. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Gendarme" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Gendarme"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Gendarme". Common alternatives include bobby, bull, constable, cop, copper, flatfoot, fuzz, lawman, officer and police officer.

What is a slang word for "Gendarme"?

Slang words for "Gendarme" include bull, flatfoot and shamus.

How do you use "Gendarme" in a sentence?

Examples of "Gendarme" in a sentence: "the senator reiterated his conviction that it is not the role of the United States to be a kind of global gendarme".

Is "Gendarme" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Gendarme" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Gendarme"?

"Gendarme" is pronounced /ˈzhän-ˌdärm/ and divided into syllables as gen·darme.

What is the origin of the word "Gendarme"?

"Gendarme" comes from French, from Middle French, back-formation from gensdarmes, plural of gent d'armes, literally, armed people. First known use: 1793.