Meaning of watchperson | Babel Free

Definitions

One set to watch.

Examples

“The Marxists had called a strike to demand withdrawal of police and industrial security forces who had replaced regular watchpeople at the state-owned steel plant.”

“If we consider it an opportunity, we can try to devise ways of breaking into speech departments with well-trained linguists who will serve as watchpersons against a sudden laying-on-of-hands.”

“Enraged at the number of non-seniors occupying this prized space, a group of these graduating seniors decided to form a Senior Patrol. These dedicated watchpeople wear a green armband bearing the initials SP.”

“The first syllable, ko, can mean "to take turns;" the second syllable, ban, means "watchperson" or "guard."”

“It was considered that a motivated and involved public would play an active role as ‘watchpeople’, protecting the many imminently endangered archaeological sites around the country.”

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