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marshal

 

[ หˆmษ‘หrสƒษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

law enforcement

A marshal is a law enforcement officer who is responsible for enforcing the law, serving legal documents, and maintaining order in a particular jurisdiction. Marshals may work at the local, state, or federal level.

Synonyms

constable, officer, sheriff

Examples of usage

  • The marshal arrested the suspect for robbery.
  • The city marshal served the eviction notice to the tenants.
  • The federal marshal escorted the witness to the courthouse.
Context #2 | Noun

military

In the military, a marshal is a high-ranking officer who is in charge of a particular branch or division. Marshals may hold different ranks depending on the country and military structure.

Synonyms

admiral, commander, general

Examples of usage

  • The air force marshal oversaw the deployment of fighter jets.
  • The army marshal led the troops into battle.
Context #3 | Verb

organization

To marshal something means to gather or organize it in a systematic way. It can also refer to arranging or assembling items or people in a specific order.

Synonyms

assemble, gather, organize

Examples of usage

  • She had to marshal all the evidence before presenting her case.
  • The event coordinator marshaled the volunteers for the charity walk.

Translations

Translations of the word "marshal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น marechal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเฅเคถเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Marschall

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ marsekal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั€ัˆะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ marszaล‚ek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ƒๅธฅ (gensui)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท marรฉchal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mariscal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mareลŸal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›์ˆ˜ (wonsu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุฑุดุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ marลกรกl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ marลกal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ƒๅธ… (yuรกnshuร i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ marลกal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ marskรกlkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั€ัˆะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒจแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ marลŸal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mariscal

Etymology

The word 'marshal' originates from the Old French word 'mareschal', meaning 'stable keeper' or 'farrier'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to various positions of authority and organization, such as law enforcement officers and military commanders. The concept of marshals has been prominent throughout history, playing crucial roles in maintaining order and leading troops into battle.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,714 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.