policeperson

po·lice·per·son

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puh-lees-pur-suh n]
- /pəˈlisˌpɜr sən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puh-lees-pur-suh n]
- /pəˈlisˌpɜr sən/

Definition of policeperson word

noun policeperson a member of a police force. 1

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Origin of policeperson

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70; police + -person

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Parts of speech for Policeperson

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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policeperson popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

policeperson usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for policeperson

noun policeperson

cop — A cop is a policeman or policewoman.
flatfoot — Pathology. a condition in which the arch of the foot is flattened so that the entire sole rests upon the ground. Also, flat foot. a foot with such an arch.
lawman — an officer of the law, as a sheriff or police officer.

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