police officer

[puh-lees aw-fuh-ser, of-uh-] / pəˈlis ˌɔ fə sər, ˌɒf ə- /

NOUN

officer of the law

Synonyms

STRONGEST

constable deputy detective marshal military police officer policeman trooper

WEAK

MP arm of the law carabiniere cop flatfoot flic fuzz gendarme law enforcement agent law enforcer lawman lawwoman meter maid mounted police officer patrolman patrolwoman peace officer policewoman sheriff the man traffic officer

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Bradley, an even-keeled attorney and former police officer, was well positioned to bridge L.A.’s racial divides.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Dong Guangping, a 68-year-old former police officer, had been detained and jailed in China several times for his activism and some of his past attempts to flee the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

A police officer who pulled an unconscious driver from a burning car moments before it exploded is being celebrated for his bravery and decisive actions.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

My friend’s sister, a retired police officer who claims to be a Christian, somehow managed to get herself appointed as the executor of their mother’s estate.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

The paramedic and a police officer looked into the back of the ambulance.

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper

police officer

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