Copper
Copper noun - A member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level.
Usage example: a crime novel set in the days when policemen were coppers and safecrackers were “yeggs”
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Synonyms for Copper
Cop is a synonym for copper in person topic. In some cases you can use "Cop" instead a noun "Copper", when it comes to topics like law, policeman, lawman, law enforcement officer. popular alternative
Cop
Cop noun - A member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level.
Usage example: a cop stopped her for speeding
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