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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWatchman
/ˈwɒtʃ.mən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A man employed to watch over a building, street, or property at night to protect it against theft, fire, or damage.
"The night watchman made his regular rounds through the commercial complex." - 2
A person who guards or keeps watch over something metaphorically or literally.
"He stood at the gate as a steadfast watchman of the community's interests."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'wæccman', a compound of 'wæcce' (a watch, keeping awake) and 'man' (man). Historically used to describe individuals appointed to guard buildings, streets, or properties during the night, evolving into a general term for any security guard or caretaker.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Watchman" is said worldwide
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veilleur
Transliteration: vœjœʁ
"Le veilleur de nuit a fait sa ronde."
Wächter
Transliteration: vɛçtɐ
"Der Nachtwächter kontrollierte alle Türen."
custode
Transliteration: kuˈstɔde
"Il custode controlla l'edificio la notte."
vigilante
Transliteration: bixiˈlante
"El vigilante nocturno recorrió el perímetro."
vigia
Transliteration: viˈʒi.ɐ
"O vigia noturno garantiu que tudo estava seguro."
चौकीदार
Transliteration: chowkidar
"चौकीदार रात भर जागता रहता है।"
看守人
Transliteration: kàn shǒu rén
"看守人在夜间巡视建筑。"
경비원
Transliteration: gyeongbiwon
"경비원이 건물을 순찰하고 있다."
警備員
Transliteration: keibiin
"警備員が夜間の巡回を行った。"
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