Policewoman: meaning, definitions and examples

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policewoman

 

[ pəˈliːsˌwʊmən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

law enforcement officer

A policewoman is a female officer of the law whose job is to uphold and enforce the laws, investigate crimes, and maintain public order. She is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the community.

Synonyms

female cop, female officer, woman police officer.

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Word Description / Examples
policewoman

This term is formal and neutral. It is appropriate for official reports, articles, and general descriptions.

  • The policewoman testified in court about the incident
  • A brave policewoman saved the child from the fire
female officer

This term is formal and gender-specific. It is appropriate in professional and official contexts.

  • The female officer was promoted to captain last week
  • A female officer assisted in the downtown traffic control
woman police officer

This term is slightly less common but still formal. It is appropriate for articles and written descriptions.

  • The woman police officer received an award for bravery
  • A woman police officer was seen patrolling the area
female cop

This is an informal term and can sometimes carry a casual connotation. It is suitable for conversational and less formal contexts.

  • My neighbor is a female cop and she has some interesting stories
  • The female cop quickly subdued the suspect

Examples of usage

  • The policewoman arrested the suspect for shoplifting.
  • The policewoman patrolled the streets to ensure the safety of the neighborhood.

Translations

Translations of the word "policewoman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 policial feminina

🇮🇳 महिला पुलिसकर्मी

🇩🇪 Polizistin

🇮🇩 polisi wanita

🇺🇦 поліцейська

🇵🇱 policjantka

🇯🇵 女性警官

🇫🇷 policière

🇪🇸 mujer policía

🇹🇷 kadın polis

🇰🇷 여자 경찰

🇸🇦 شرطية

🇨🇿 policistka

🇸🇰 policajtka

🇨🇳 女警察

🇸🇮 policistka

🇮🇸 lögreglukona

🇰🇿 полиция қызметкері әйел

🇬🇪 პოლიციელი ქალი

🇦🇿 qadın polis

🇲🇽 mujer policía

Etymology

The term 'policewoman' dates back to the early 20th century when women started to join police forces in various countries. Initially, they faced discrimination and were limited to certain roles within the police department. Over time, policewomen have proven themselves to be as capable and effective as their male counterparts, and the term 'policewoman' is now widely accepted and used to refer to female police officers.

See also: policeman, policemen.