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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

living thing, animate thing go
a living (or once living) entity

organism, being go
a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently

person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul go
a human being

preserver go
someone who keeps safe from harm or danger

defender, guardian, protector, shielder go
a person who cares for persons or property

lawman, law officer, peace officer go
an officer of the law

officer, policeman, police officer
a member of a police force

noun.person

14 Subcategories

bobby go
an informal term for a British policeman
bull, copper, pig, fuzz, cop go
uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
captain, police captain, police chief go
a policeman in charge of a precinct
constable, police constable go
a police officer of the lowest rank
detective, investigator, tec, police detective go
a police officer who investigates crimes
gendarme go
a French policeman
inspector go
a high ranking police officer
motorcycle cop, motorcycle policeman, speed cop go
a policeman who rides a motorcycle (and who checks the speeds of motorists)
police matron, policewoman go
a woman policeman
Mountie go
colloquial term for a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
shoofly go
an undercover police officer who investigates other policemen
traffic cop go
a policeman who controls the flow of automobile traffic
trooper go
a mounted policeman
trooper, state trooper go
a state police officer