constabulary — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Of or relating to constables.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

2. Characteristic of police; police-like, rather than military.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Examples

   Constabulary missions are different from fighting wars.

Noun

1. A police force.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

2. The police in a particular district or area.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   More examples (2)

   […] 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.

Noun

1. the force of policemen and officers

   Synonyms

   policepolice forcelaw

   Broader terms

   forcepersonnellaw enforcement agency

   Examples

   the law came looking for him