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gendarme

/ɡɑ̃dɑʁm/ noun · British & US
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What does gendarme mean?

noun

A police officer in France, typically wearing a distinctive uniform. A gendarme is responsible for maintaining law and order in rural areas.

Example

"The gendarme stopped the speeding car and issued a warning to the driver."

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