Watchmen: meaning, definitions and examples
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watchmen
[ ˈwɒtʃmən ]
superhero fiction
A group of fictional characters who appear in comic books published by DC Comics. The Watchmen are a deconstruction of traditional superhero characters, exploring complex themes such as power, morality, and identity.
Synonyms
defenders, guardians, protectors
Examples of usage
- They were known as the Watchmen, a team of unconventional heroes.
- The Watchmen graphic novel is considered a classic in the comic book genre.
Translations
Translations of the word "watchmen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vigilantes
🇮🇳 पहरेदार
🇩🇪 Wächter
🇮🇩 penjaga
🇺🇦 вартові
🇵🇱 strażnicy
🇯🇵 見張り人 (みはりにん)
🇫🇷 gardiens
🇪🇸 vigilantes
🇹🇷 bekçiler
🇰🇷 경비원 (gyeongbiwon)
🇸🇦 حراس
🇨🇿 hlídači
🇸🇰 strážcovia
🇨🇳 守望者 (shǒuwàng zhě)
🇸🇮 stražarji
🇮🇸 verðir
🇰🇿 күзетшілер
🇬🇪 დარაჯები
🇦🇿 mühafizəçilər
🇲🇽 vigilantes
Word origin
The term 'watchman' dates back to Middle English and originally referred to a person who kept watch or guard. Over time, the concept of watchmen evolved to include fictional superhero characters like the Watchmen from DC Comics.
See also: watch, watcher, watchers, watchful, watchfully, watchfulness, watching, watchman, watchtower.