Constable

usgb/ˈkɑːnstəbl/
noun

A police officer of the lowest rank.

The constable arrested the thief and took him to the police station.
Visual representation of "constable" - A police officer of the lowest rank

Often appears as...

  • police constable
  • constable on patrol
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Rank Importance

Understand that 'constable' refers to the starting level in police rankings, which can imply limited authority.

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As a new constable, she directed traffic at the event.
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British Usage

'Constable' is more common in the UK than in the US, where 'officer' or 'cop' might be used.

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The constable is patrolling the neighbourhood tonight.
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Gender Neutral

'Constable' is a gender-neutral term and applicable to any police officer of the lowest rank.

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The constable on duty checked everyone's IDs.
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