Lawmen — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈlȯ-mən/ law·man

Meaning & Definition of Lawmen

Lawmen (noun)

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

Lawmen (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: bobbies (British), bulls (slang), constables (chiefly British), coppers, cops, flatfeet (slang), fuzzes, gendarmes, 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: Lawman (noun)

Lawman is a different word from Lawmen. The synonyms below are for lawman, not for lawmen.

  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 Lawmen

The most common words with a similar meaning to Lawmen:

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

Related Words for Lawmen

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 Lawmen

civilians

Origin & Etymology of Lawmen

First known use: 1937

Frequently Asked Questions about Lawmen

What does "Lawmen" mean?

"Lawmen" 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 "Lawmen"?

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

What are different ways to say "Lawmen"?

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

What is a slang word for "Lawmen"?

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

How do you use "Lawmen" in a sentence?

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

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

"Lawmen" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Lawmen"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Lawmen"?

First known use: 1937.