Policemen — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /pə-ˈlēs-mən/ po·lice·man

Meaning & Definition of Policemen

Policemen (noun)

  1. a member of a police force
  2. one held to resemble a policeman

Policemen (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

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

    "reported the crime to the nearest policeman"

    similar: bobbies (British), bulls (slang), constables (chiefly British), coppers, cops, flatfeet (slang), fuzzes, gendarmes, lawmen, officers, 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: Policeman (noun)

Policeman is a different word from Policemen. The synonyms below are for policeman, not for policemen.

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

    "reported the crime to the nearest policeman"

    similar: bobby (British), bull (slang), constable (chiefly British), cop, copper, flatfoot (slang), fuzz, gendarme, lawman, officer, police officer, 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 Policemen

The most common words with a similar meaning to Policemen:

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

Related Words for Policemen

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 Policemen

civilians

Origin & Etymology of Policemen

First known use: 1788

Frequently Asked Questions about Policemen

What does "Policemen" mean?

"Policemen" means a member of a police force. As a noun, it is defined as: a member of a police force.

What is another word for "Policemen"?

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

What are different ways to say "Policemen"?

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

What is a slang word for "Policemen"?

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

How do you use "Policemen" in a sentence?

Examples of "Policemen" in a sentence: "reported the crime to the nearest policeman".

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

"Policemen" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Policemen"?

"Policemen" is pronounced /pə-ˈlēs-mən/ and divided into syllables as po·lice·man.

What is the origin of the word "Policemen"?

First known use: 1788.