patrolman
[noun]
Synonyms: policeman, constable, cop, gendarme, John Law, officer, peace officer, police, police constable, police officer

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pa‧trol‧man /pəˈtrəʊlmən $ -ˈtroʊl-/ noun (plural patrolmen /-mən/) [countable]

1. American English a police officer who regularly walks or drives around a particular area to try to prevent crime

2. someone employed by a car owners’ association in Britain who goes to give help to drivers by the road

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