guardsman
Americannoun
plural
guardsmen-
a person who acts as a guard.
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a member of the U.S. National Guard.
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British. a member of any select body of troops traditionally organized to protect the person of the sovereign.
noun
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(in Britain) a member of a Guards battalion or regiment
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(in the US) a member of the National Guard
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a guard
Etymology
Origin of guardsman
Example Sentences
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“But there’s nothing much to do here,” one guardsman said.
From Salon
Mr. Palmer thanked the guardsmen for their help and walked out of the gym.
From Literature
Schneider, the retired national guardsman, was interested in the class more to cultivate a hobby and hopes to find a local auctioneer to offer his services to.
"She volunteered, as did many of those guardsmen and women, so other people could be home with their families," she said.
From BBC
National guardsmen are in the park, which has been closed off.
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