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constable

 

[ ˈkʌnstəbəl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

commander, marshal, officer

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

Etymology

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.

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