Gendarmes — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈzhän-ˌdärm/ gen·darme

Meaning & Definition of Gendarmes

Gendarmes (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

Gendarmes (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: bobbies (British), bulls (slang), constables (chiefly British), coppers, cops, flatfeet (slang), fuzzes, lawmen, officers, policemen, police officers, shamuses (slang)
    related: patrolmen, policewomen, detectives, dicks, gumshoes, hawkshaws, inspectors, investigators, plainclothesmen, sherlocks, sleuthhounds, sleuths, marshals, sheriffs, troopers, peace officers, captains, lieutenants, sergeants, constabularies, heat (slang), men, police, police forces, operatives, private detectives, private eyes, private investigators
    near: civilians

Related Entry: Gendarme (noun)

Gendarme is a different word from Gendarmes. The synonyms below are for gendarme, not for gendarmes.

  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 Gendarmes

The most common words with a similar meaning to Gendarmes:

Slang: bulls, flatfeet, shamuses
British: bobbies
Chiefly British: constables
coppers, cops, fuzzes, lawmen, officers, policemen, police officers

Related Words for Gendarmes

patrolmen, policewomen, detectives, dicks, gumshoes, hawkshaws, inspectors, investigators, plainclothesmen, sherlocks, sleuthhounds, sleuths, marshals, sheriffs, troopers, peace officers, captains, lieutenants, sergeants, constabularies, heat, men, police, police forces, operatives, private detectives, private eyes, private investigators

Near Antonyms of Gendarmes

civilians

Origin & Etymology of Gendarmes

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

First known use: 1793

Frequently Asked Questions about Gendarmes

What does "Gendarmes" mean?

"Gendarmes" 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 "Gendarmes"?

Other words for "Gendarmes" include bobbies, bulls, constables, coppers, cops, flatfeet, fuzzes and lawmen. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Gendarmes" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Gendarmes"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Gendarmes". Common alternatives include bobbies, bulls, constables, coppers, cops, flatfeet, fuzzes, lawmen, officers and policemen.

What is a slang word for "Gendarmes"?

Slang words for "Gendarmes" include bulls, flatfeet and shamuses.

How do you use "Gendarmes" in a sentence?

Examples of "Gendarmes" 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 "Gendarmes" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Gendarmes" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Gendarmes"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Gendarmes"?

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