Constable: meaning, definitions and examples
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constable
[ ˈkʌnstəbəl ]
law enforcement officer
A constable is a law enforcement officer with limited policing authority, typically in a small town or rural area. Constables are responsible for maintaining public order, enforcing laws, and assisting in emergencies.
Synonyms
lawman, police officer, sheriff
Examples of usage
- The constable patrolled the streets to ensure the safety of the community.
- The constable arrested the suspect for violating the traffic laws.
historical context
In historical contexts, a constable was a high-ranking officer of the royal household or army, responsible for maintaining discipline and security.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The constable oversaw the defense of the castle during the siege.
- The constable was in charge of organizing the royal procession.
Translations
Translations of the word "constable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 guarda
🇮🇳 कांस्टेबल (kaanstebal)
🇩🇪 Polizist
🇮🇩 konstabel
🇺🇦 констебль
🇵🇱 konstabl
🇯🇵 巡査 (じゅんさ, junsa)
🇫🇷 agent de police
🇪🇸 agente de policía
🇹🇷 polis memuru
🇰🇷 경관 (gyeonggwan)
🇸🇦 شرطي (shurti)
🇨🇿 konstábl
🇸🇰 konštábel
🇨🇳 警察 (jǐngchá)
🇸🇮 konstabel
🇮🇸 lögreglumaður
🇰🇿 констебль
🇬🇪 კონსტებლი (konst'ebli)
🇦🇿 konstabel
🇲🇽 agente de policía
Word origin
The word 'constable' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French 'cunestable' and the Late Latin 'comes stabuli', meaning 'count of the stable'. The term evolved to refer to an officer in charge of horses and later to a civil officer with policing duties. Over time, the role of a constable has transformed to represent various forms of law enforcement officers.