sheriff
Pronunciation: [ˈʃɛrɪf]
Word
Context: "government law enforcement"
(noun) a sheriff is a person who is in charge of keeping the peace in a county. They help to enforce the law, make sure everyone is safe, and lead the police officers.
Example
The sheriff organized a community event to help everyone feel safe.
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The sheriff was not able to catch the criminal who was causing trouble in the town.
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What does the sheriff do to help the community?
Context: "government position"
(noun) sheriff can also refer to the official title of the person in charge of law enforcement in a county. This means that they have a special job and are recognized by the government.
Example
The new sheriff was elected with a lot of support from the community.
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The town was worried because the sheriff had announced he would retire soon.
Example
Who is the current sheriff of our county?
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