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lawwoman

lawwoman

6.4
A woman who is a police officer and enforces the law
  • noun
  • /ˈlɔːˌwʊmən/
translation icon : mujer policía
  • The lawwoman handled the situation with professionalism and care.

Examples

  • The town hired its first lawwoman to improve trust with the community.

  • The lawwoman arrested the suspect last night.

  • As a respected lawwoman, she set an example for future generations.

  • A lawwoman is leading the investigation.

  • The lawwoman arrived at the scene to investigate the crime.

  • As a lawwoman, she dedicated her career to protecting her community.

  • The lawwoman gave a powerful speech about justice reform at the rally.

Synonyms

lawman
vslawwoman
  • US
28 6.5

A man who works to enforce the law, like a sheriff or police officer

is the female equivalent used without the male or historical connotations
policewoman
vslawwoman
16 1.1

A woman who works as a police officer

is used for any woman who enforces the law not only police members
law officer
vslawwoman
5 2.2

A person who makes sure people follow the law, like a police officer or sheriff

is the female version focusing on gender rather than a neutral title
patrolwoman
vslawwoman
1 5.8

A female police officer who patrols an area to keep people safe

is broader, meaning any female law enforcer not limited to patrol duty

How Senior

police chief
93 3.2
lieutenant
  • Specialized
124 5.1
sergeant
422 3.9
lawwoman
6.4
trainee
50 2.4

Surface Forms

lawwoman singular
lawwomen plural

Morphology

lawwoman = law + woman (transparent) = law + woman

A straightforward compound of 'law' + 'woman'; a learner can infer 'a woman associated with law or law enforcement', though exact occupational role depends on context.

Etymology

Lawwoman is made from law ('rules') and woman ('an adult female'), like lawman but female. So, a lawwoman is a woman who enforces the law.