Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gendarmerie
Noun
/ˌʒɒn.dɑːr.məˈriː/
Definition
A gendarmerie is a military force charged with police duties among the civilian population.
Examples
- The French gendarmerie played a key role in maintaining security during the festival.
- In many countries, the gendarmerie is responsible for rural policing and border control.
- She applied to join the gendarmerie to serve her community.
Meaning
The term originated in France to describe armed police forces that maintain public order and enforce the law.
Synonyms
- military police
- law enforcement agency
- constabulary
