constable
Translation
constable, police officer
Examples
A constable directed traffic at the scene.
A constable directed traffic at the scene.
She joined the force as a police constable.
She joined the force as a police constable.
Grammar Patterns
((a constable)) a police officer of the lowest rank A constable directed traffic at the scene.
Similar Words
Synonyms: police officer, cop (informal)
Etymology
From Late Latin 'comes stabuli', meaning 'officer of the stable', a high-ranking officer.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'constant' and 'stable' presence of law on the streets.