constable

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈkʌnstəbəl/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɑnstəbəl/

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Noun

Singular constable

Plural constables

Police constables

1. (countable) A constable is a low-ranking member of the police.
   • Synonym: officer

   Thunder Point has a constable but no other local law enforcement.

Related words

• constabulary