Guardsman: meaning, definitions and examples

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guardsman

 

[ หˆษกษ‘หrdzmษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

member of a military unit

A guardsman is a member of a military unit, typically responsible for protecting a person or place of importance.

Synonyms

sentinel, sentry, watchman

Examples of usage

  • The guardsman stood watch outside the palace gates.
  • The guardsman saluted as the dignitary passed by.
Context #2 | Noun

member of a palace or royal guard

In some countries, a guardsman is a member of a palace or royal guard, tasked with protecting the monarch and the royal family.

Synonyms

bodyguard, palace guard, royal guard

Examples of usage

  • The guardsman escorted the queen to the royal banquet.
  • The guardsman wore a ceremonial uniform for the state visit.

Translations

Translations of the word "guardsman" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น guarda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเค•เฅเคทเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wachmann

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penjaga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐั€ั‚ะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ straลผnik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ก›ๅ…ต (ใˆใ„ใธใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท garde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ guardia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bekรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝ๋น„๋ณ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงุฑุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ strรกลพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ strรกลพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅซๅ…ต (wรจibฤซng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ straลพar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถrรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ะฐัƒั‹ะปัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒชแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผhafizษ™รงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ guardia

Etymology

The term 'guardsman' originated in the 17th century, derived from the word 'guard' meaning to protect or watch over. It has been commonly used to refer to members of military or royal units responsible for security and protection.

See also: blackguard, guard, guarded, guardedly, guardhouse, guardian, guarding, guardrail, guards, safeguards, unguarded, vanguard.