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Policewoman Meaning in English

word

pəˈɫiˌswʊmən
puh-LEE-swoo-muhn
pəlˈiːswʊmən
puh-LEE-swoo-muhn

Definition

A policewoman is a female police officer who works to uphold the law, keep order, and help protect people.

Usage & Nuances

'Policewoman' is less common than 'police officer' in formal or gender-neutral contexts, but is still widely understood and used when specifying gender. Terms like 'cop' (informal) are gender-neutral. Avoid overusing gender unless necessary.

Example Sentences

The policewoman helped the lost child find her parents.

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My aunt is a policewoman in the city.

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The policewoman stopped the traffic to let children cross the street.

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When I got lost downtown, a policewoman gave me directions back to the station.

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There’s a new policewoman on our neighborhood’s patrol team.

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The policewoman smiled and waved at the children during the parade.

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