watchmen

Meanings

• noun

  Group of people assigned to watch over and protect an area or population.

  - "A team of watchmen were stationed at the construction site to prevent theft."
  - "The watchmen kept a vigilant eye on the city gates to ensure no intruders entered."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with watchmen
famen , gamen , jamen , lamen , pamen , ramen , tamen , vamen

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Variants

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watchman , watchmen

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'wactan', meaning 'to keep awake'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'watchman' was commonly used in the Middle Ages to describe someone who kept watch over a town or city.

2. In ancient China, watchmen were often stationed on walls or towers to keep lookout for enemy attacks.

3. The Watchmen comic book series, written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Dave Gibbons, is considered a classic of the genre and has been adapted into a movie.

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Related Concepts

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1. Security guards: Watchmen and security guards are often used interchangeably, but security guards are typically employed to protect specific properties or assets, while watchmen have a broader role of watching over an area or population.

2. Surveillance: Watchmen play a crucial role in surveillance, monitoring an area or population to ensure safety and security.

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Culture

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Watchmen have been a significant part of human history, appearing in various cultures and civilizations. They have been depicted in literature, art, and music, and have symbolized protection, vigilance, and security.

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3. mnemonics
   

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