Watchman: meaning, definitions and examples

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watchman

[ ˈwɒtʃmən ]

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security guard

A watchman is a person employed to guard and protect a building or area, especially at night.

Synonyms

guard, security guard, sentinel

Examples of usage

The watchman patrolled the premises to ensure no unauthorized persons entered the building.
The watchman noticed a suspicious individual loitering outside the gate.

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person who keeps watch

A watchman can also refer to a person who stays awake during the night to keep watch or guard a particular place.

Synonyms

guard, lookout, sentinel

Examples of usage

The watchman kept a lookout for any signs of danger throughout the night.
In the ancient times, watchmen were stationed on city walls to warn of approaching enemies.

Translations

Translations of the word "watchman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vigia

🇮🇳 चौकीदार (chowkidar)

🇩🇪 Wächter

🇮🇩 penjaga

🇺🇦 сторож

🇵🇱 strażnik

🇯🇵 番人 (ばんにん, bannin)

🇫🇷 gardien

🇪🇸 guardián

🇹🇷 bekçi

🇰🇷 경비원 (gyeongbiwon)

🇸🇦 حارس (haris)

🇨🇿 hlídač

🇸🇰 strážca

🇨🇳 守卫 (shǒuwèi)

🇸🇮 stražar

🇮🇸 vörður

🇰🇿 қорықшы (qoryqshy)

🇬🇪 დარაჯი (daraji)

🇦🇿 nəzarətçi

🇲🇽 guardián

Word origin

The word 'watchman' originated in Old English as 'wæccmann', combining 'wæcc' (watch) and 'mann' (man). It has been used for centuries to refer to individuals tasked with keeping watch or guarding property. The concept of a watchman has evolved over time, from ancient civilizations assigning guards to protect their settlements to modern security professionals employed to ensure safety and security.