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Definition of guardsman

guardsman

/ˈɡɑːrdz.mən/
guards · man
Plural:guardsmen
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• noun

1

A soldier who is a member of a body of guards, such as the British Household Division or the US National Guard.

Example

"The royal guardsman stood motionless in his traditional uniform outside the palace gates."

2

A person employed to keep watch over, patrol, or protect a building, property, or person.

Example

"The night guardsman checked every entrance of the museum before locking the main doors."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-17th century as a compound of the possessive form of 'guard' and 'man', originally referring to a soldier serving in a royal or household regiment.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Guardsman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/guardsman
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