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Tenacious Learner Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Police officer or Policeman

Hi Teachers,

Which one is better? Because I've heard that you don't use the first one so often. Someome told me option 'b' is better because then, there is no problem about masculine or feminine. Is that so?

a) policeman

b) police officer

Thanks in advance
  

Top answer

Yes, that is so. Similarly firefighter, flight attendant, chairperson , etc. All politically correct denominations.

— Mister Micawber

  • Yes, that is so.
  • Similarly firefighter, flight attendant, chairperson , etc.
  • All politically correct denominations.
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Yes, that is so. Similarly firefighter, flight attendant, chairperson, etc. All politically correct denominations.
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Mister Micawber,

Thank you so much for your reply and time.

Best regards

TS
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