policemen
word · lemma: policeman
Definition
Policemen are male police officers, whose job is to maintain order, enforce the law, and help keep people safe.
Usage & Nuances
'Policemen' specifically refers to male officers; for female use 'policewomen', and for general/mixed groups use 'police officers'. In modern English, 'police officers' is preferred as gender-neutral. Common collocations: 'two policemen', 'the policemen arrived', 'call the policemen'.
Example Sentences
Several policemen rushed to the scene after hearing the alarm.
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When I was a kid, I always thought policemen were superheroes.
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The streets were filled with policemen during the parade.
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Two policemen stood at the corner.
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The policemen helped the lost child.
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My father works with policemen at the station.
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