Lawman — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈlȯ-mən/ law·man

Meaning & Definition of Lawman

Lawman (noun)

  1. a law-enforcement officer (such as a sheriff or marshal)

Lawman (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

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

    "as the rural county's chief lawman, the sheriff has to patrol a vast area with only minimal manpower"

    similar: bobby (British), bull (slang), constable (chiefly British), cop, copper, flatfoot (slang), fuzz, gendarme, 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 Lawman

The most common words with a similar meaning to Lawman:

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

Related Words for Lawman

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 Lawman

civilian

Origin & Etymology of Lawman

First known use: 1937

Frequently Asked Questions about Lawman

What does "Lawman" mean?

"Lawman" means a law-enforcement officer (such as a sheriff or marshal). As a noun, it is defined as: a law-enforcement officer (such as a sheriff or marshal).

What is another word for "Lawman"?

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

What are different ways to say "Lawman"?

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

What is a slang word for "Lawman"?

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

How do you use "Lawman" in a sentence?

Examples of "Lawman" in a sentence: "as the rural county's chief lawman, the sheriff has to patrol a vast area with only minimal manpower".

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

"Lawman" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Lawman"?

"Lawman" is pronounced /ˈlȯ-mən/ and divided into syllables as law·man.

What is the origin of the word "Lawman"?

First known use: 1937.