sheriff in English: In the United States, the chief police officer of a county. (noun)

Translation

In the United States, the chief police officer of a county.

Word origin

From Old English scirgerefa, the reeve or officer of a shire.

Gender

Pluralsheriffs

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"Sheriff" is a common word in films about the American West.

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Here the sheriff is the head of the local police.

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A star badge is the sign of a sheriff.

police

The official group of people whose job is to stop crime and keep people safe.

officer

A person with a job of power in the police, the army, or a large office.

cop

An informal word for a police officer.

law

A rule made by a country that everyone must follow.

town

A place with many houses, shops, and streets where people live, smaller than a city.

deputy

A person whose job is to help a leader and act for them when they are away.

marshal

An officer of very high rank in an army, or a law officer in the United States.

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