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guardswoman

guardswoman

7.2
A woman soldier who protects places and takes part in official ceremonies
  • noun
  • /ˈɡɑrdzˌwʊmən/
  • Jargon
translation icon : guardia
  • Every guardswoman in the regiment must meet the same fitness standards as her male colleagues.

Examples

  • The first guardswoman completed her training and joined the royal ceremony.

  • The guardswoman stood proudly at the entrance.

  • She took great pride in serving as a guardswoman at the national memorial.

  • Many guardswomen serve in various military roles.

  • The brave guardswoman stood watch at the entrance of the military base.

  • During the ceremony, a proud guardswoman saluted the dignitaries as they arrived.

  • The guardswoman participated in the training exercises alongside her male counterparts.

Synonyms

guard
vsguardswoman
∞ 1.2

A person whose job is to protect people or property

is specifically a woman who belongs to one named military unit rather than any protector
guardsman
vsguardswoman
  • Jargon
26 5.5

A soldier who stands guard and takes part in ceremonies

is the female form of that same ceremonial military role
sentry
vsguardswoman
26 6.0

A soldier who stands watch to guard a place

is about membership in a named unit rather than only being posted to watch
military woman
vsguardswoman
3 3.7

A woman who serves in the army or navy

is narrower, referring to membership in one named elite unit rather than all forces
servicewoman
vsguardswoman
1 4.3

A woman who works in the army or navy

is more specific, indicating belonging to one particular named military unit

Antonyms

civilian
505 3.5

Relating to life and people not in the army or police

Surface Forms

guardswoman singular
guardswomen plural

Morphology

guardswoman = guard + woman (transparent) = guard + woman

The word is a straightforward combination of 'guard' and 'woman' (with a linking -s), so learners who know both components can derive 'a female member of the guard'.

Etymology

The word guardswoman is made of guard and woman. Guard comes from an old word meaning 'to watch and protect', so a guardswoman is a woman whose job is to watch over and protect as a member of the guard.