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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Before Bowen could speak up, Georgiou added that he’s a police officer in Athens, and that he chose their spots carefully.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Court papers showed he had no penalty points on his licence when he was pulled over by the police officer in January.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Such as the day a police officer sat at the counter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

A police officer has recalled the moment he was lowered from a helicopter into a crocodile-infested river in South Africa as part of an effort to recover human remains.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Uh-oh, I think, glancing at the police officer.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

police officer

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