different between watchman vs chowkidar

watchman

English

Etymology

From Middle English waccheman, equivalent to watch +? -man.

Noun

watchman (plural watchmen)

  1. One set to watch; a person who keeps guard, especially one who guards a building, or the streets of a city, by night.

Derived terms

  • night watchman

Related terms

  • watchdog
  • watchwoman

See also

  • security guard

Translations

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chowkidar

English

Alternative forms

  • chokedar
  • chokidar
  • chowkedar
  • chaukidar
  • chaukidari
  • chawkidar
  • chawkidari

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi ??????? (cauk?d?r).

Noun

chowkidar (plural chowkidars)

  1. (India) watchman, caretaker, gatekeeper; one who inhabits a "chowki", police station or guard house.

References

  • Glossary to accompany Salman Rushdie

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