Phrase guide

corrections officer

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A jailer.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Frank was proud of the fact that in all his years as a corrections officer, he had never been assaulted by an inmate.

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