Constabulary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kənˈstæbjʊləɹi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Constabulary is an adjective meaning Of or relating to constables.
Meaning
Of or relating to constables.
More Meanings
- Characteristic of police; police-like, rather than military.
- A police force.
- The police in a particular district or area.
Example Sentences
Constabulary missions are different from fighting wars.
[…] the wretched creature went to the police for help; she was versed in the law, and perhaps had spared no pains to keep on good terms with the local constabulary.
As Hiro is entering their neighborhood, he sees men running down the undulating pontoon bridge that serves as the main street, carrying guns and knives. The local constabulary.
Word Forms
- constabularies
Synonyms for constabulary
Depending on context, synonyms include constabular, law, police.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include police, law, policing, gendarme, gendarmerie, guard.
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