police officer

noun
1.
any policeman or policewoman; patrolman or patrolwoman.
2.
a person having officer rank on a police force.

Origin:
1790–1800

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police officer
 
n
Often (esp as form of address) shortened to: officer a member of a police force, esp a constable; policeman

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Police officer is always a great word to know.
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a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
Example sentences
If a police officer commits a crime, he/she is jailed by other policemen.
Get information about becoming an auxiliary police officer.
The police officer stepped into the traffic, blocking our car.
He looks pleased that his friend and fellow police officer is still alive.
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