noun ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person, especially a soldier, who is on guard; especially, a masculine one.

   "Near-synonyms: guard, watcher; guardswoman, watchwoman"

2. 2
   a male soldier who is a member of a unit called ‘the guard’ or ‘guards’ wordnet
3. 3
   A member of the Guards or of the Guard (in any sense thereof); especially, a masculine one.; A member of the National Guard; especially, a masculine one. US

   "Near-synonym: guardswoman"

4. 4
   A member of the Guards or of the Guard (in any sense thereof); especially, a masculine one.; A member of a Guards regiment; especially, a masculine one. British

   "Near-synonym: guardswoman"

Synonyms

All synonyms

guardswoman;advance guardbodyguardcoast guardconvoy

Example

More examples

"The guardsman was assaulted by a robber."

Etymology

From guard + -s- + -man.

Related phrases

national guard

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