Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
carabiniere
noun
/ˌkärəˈbēnyɛrē/
Definition
An Italian police officer, particularly one who is a member of the Carabinieri, a national military police force.
Examples
- The carabiniere is responsible for maintaining public order in Italy.
- During the festival, a carabiniere was stationed at every corner for security.
Meaning
The term ‘carabiniere’ refers specifically to a member of Italy’s Carabinieri, who serve as a military force with law enforcement duties.
Synonyms
- police officer
- law enforcement agent
- gendarmerie (in some contexts)
