military police

noun

: a branch of an army that exercises guard and police functions

Examples of military police in a Sentence

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In Caracas today, military police in balaclavas and without insignia regularly patrol the streets. Andrew Raine, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025 While some members are military police, others likely hold jobs that would have offered them little training in dealing with civilians or law enforcement. Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025 That evening, military police escorted him to the Liberty County Jail in Hinesville, Georgia, less than 10 miles from Fort Stewart's main gate, according to reporting by the Savannah Morning News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025 Last year, Fort Stewart military police were pictured participating in an active shooter and hostage rescue training exercise. Emily Chang, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for military police

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of military police was in 1815

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“Military police.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/military%20police. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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military police

noun
: a branch of an army that exercises guard and police functions

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