Definition of "policewoman" [policewoman]

• A woman who is a member of a police force. (noun)

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• "Because of the case’s potential political ramifications, a young policewoman is sent from Paris to aid Bruno with his investigation."
• "Instead she signed on as a "policewoman" -- a very different job than "patrolman.""
• "Selebi, who also faces charges for calling a policewoman a"