gendarmerie

noun

gen·​dar·​mer·​ie zhän-ˈdär-mə-rē How to pronounce gendarmerie (audio)
jän-
variants or gendarmery
plural gendarmeries
Synonyms of gendarmerienext
: a body of gendarmes

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The gendarmerie gave way to an ordinary constabulary force, and partial freedom of the press was granted. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026 The gendarmerie officers kept a close eye on those seated in court, checking that no one was using their smartphone to film İmamoğlu. — Kaya Genç, The Dial, 9 June 2026 France has announced the deployment of more than 13,000 police and gendarmerie officers to ensure security in the summit area. — Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026 The local gendarmerie, led by blandly untrustworthy Inspector Marchal (Bertrand Belin) is called in to investigate. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gendarmerie

Word History

Etymology

French gendarmerie, from gendarme

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gendarmerie was in 1795

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“Gendarmerie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gendarmerie. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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