Watchmen: meaning, definitions and examples

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watchmen

 

[ ˈwɒtʃmən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

security

A person who keeps watch, especially a guard or sentinel.

Synonyms

guard, sentinel, watcher

Examples of usage

  • The watchmen patrolled the premises throughout the night.
  • The village hired watchmen to protect them from invaders.

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

Etymology

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.