police officer

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

NOUN

officer of the law

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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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Nunez said the suspect was "apprehended by an off-duty police officer".

From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026

The police officer watched Zemian and Amundson be taken away in an unmarked car.

From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026

He wore the mustache in honor of his father, Alan, a longtime police officer who also taught at Long Beach State before retiring.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026

A police officer said he could connect him to the charges.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

The police officer has one eye on Max as he listens to the man reporting a missing stuffed animal.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi

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