Definition

A person who serves as a guard, often in a military or protective role.

Example

The guardsman stood at attention during the ceremony.

Conversation

Did you see that guardsman at the parade yesterday?

Yeah, he looked so impressive in his uniform!

I wonder how someone becomes a guardsman like that.

It must take a lot of training and dedication.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Guardsman → It is formed from "guard" (from Old French *guarder*, meaning to protect or watch over) and "-sman" (an Old English suffix meaning a person). A guardsman is therefore a person who protects or watches over something.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'watching over' ('guard') and is a 'person' ('-sman') — that's what a guardsman does.

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