watchman

🇺🇸 /ˈwɑːtʃmən/ 🇬🇧 /ˈwɒtʃmən/
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A person who is employed to guard a building or property, often during the night.

The watchman patrolled the grounds at night to ensure the safety of the property.

translation

n. A person who is employed to guard a building or property, often during the night.

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Plural watchmen