The police officer
Example: Police officer enforces law and maintains public order
Definition
"The police officer" refers to a person who is officially appointed to enforce laws, maintain public order, and protect citizens within a community. This role involves investigating crimes, apprehending suspects, and providing assistance in emergencies to ensure safety and security.
Etymology
The term "the police officer" combines 'police,' derived from the Greek 'polis' meaning city or community, with 'officer,' from the Latin 'officium,' meaning duty or service. Together, they denote a person serving the community by upholding laws. Did you know that 'police' originally referred broadly to public order rather than just law enforcement?
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"The police officer" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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