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Definition of policewoman

policewoman

/pəˈliːsˌwʊm.ən/
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Plural:policewomen
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policewoman Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A female member of a police force.

Example

"The policewoman directed traffic safely around the construction site during the morning rush hour."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary professional and institutional usage, gender-neutral terms such as 'police officer' are generally preferred over 'policewoman' or 'policeman' unless specifying gender is relevant to the context.

• Nearby Words

polianthes
police
policeman
policewoman
policing
policy
policyholder

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