"guardian of the peace" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: guardians of the peace [plural]
Etymology: From the Irish name for the police force, Garda Síochána (literally “Guardians of the Peace”). Etymology templates: {{m|ga|Garda Síochána|lit=Guardians of the Peace}} Garda Síochána (literally “Guardians of the Peace”) Head templates: {{en-noun|guardians of the peace}} guardian of the peace (plural guardians of the peace)
  1. (Ireland, informal) A police officer. Tags: Ireland, informal
    Sense id: en-guardian_of_the_peace-en-noun-AV3sVPGj Categories (other): Irish English

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