Sergeant — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈsär-jənt/ ser·geant

Meaning & Definition of Sergeant

Sergeant (noun)

  1. sergeant at arms
  2. an officer who enforces the judgments of a court or the commands of one in authority
  3. a noncommissioned officer ranking in the army and marine corps above a corporal and below a staff sergeant; broadly, noncommissioned officer

Sergeant (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in captain, lieutenant

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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sergeant

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sergeant:

Slang: heat, bull, flatfoot, shamus
British: bobby
Chiefly British: constable
captain, lieutenant, peace officer, constabulary, man, police, police force, marshal, sheriff, trooper, operative, private detective, private eye, private investigator, detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw, inspector, investigator, plainclothesman, sherlock, sleuth, sleuthhound, patrolman, policewoman, cop, copper, fuzz, gendarme, lawman, officer, policeman, police officer

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Sergeant

Words with the opposite meaning of Sergeant:

civilian

Origin & Etymology of Sergeant

Middle English sergeaunt, seriaunt, sergaunt, sargeaunt "servant, attendant, foot soldier, officer of a town, a court, or the royal household, holder of a sergeancy," borrowed from Anglo-French (also continental Old French sergant), going back to early Medieval Latin servient-, serviens "servant," going back to Latin, present participle of serviō, servīre "to perform duties for (a master) in the capacity of a slave, serve:1"

First known use: 13th century

Words & Phrases Containing Sergeant

sergeant at arms, sergeant first class, sergeant fish, sergeant major, sergeant major of the army, sergeant major of the marine corps, chief master sergeant, chief master sergeant of the air force

Frequently Asked Questions about Sergeant

What does "Sergeant" mean?

"Sergeant" means sergeant at arms. As a noun, it is defined as: sergeant at arms.

What is another word for "Sergeant"?

Other words for "Sergeant" include captain, lieutenant, peace officer, constabulary, heat, man, police and police force. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sergeant" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sergeant"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sergeant". Common alternatives include captain, lieutenant, peace officer, constabulary, heat, man, police, police force, marshal and sheriff.

What is a slang word for "Sergeant"?

Slang words for "Sergeant" include heat, bull, flatfoot and shamus.

What is the opposite of "Sergeant"?

Antonyms of "Sergeant" include civilian.

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

"Sergeant" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Sergeant"?

"Sergeant" is pronounced /ˈsär-jənt/ and divided into syllables as ser·geant.

What is the origin of the word "Sergeant"?

"Sergeant" comes from Middle English sergeaunt, seriaunt, sergaunt, sargeaunt "servant, attendant, foot soldier, officer of a town, a court, or the royal household, holder of a sergeancy," borrowed from Anglo-French (also continental Old French sergant), going back to early Medieval Latin servient-, serviens "servant," going back to Latin, present participle of serviō, servīre "to perform duties for (a master) in the capacity of a slave, serve:1". First known use: 13th century.