Garda
/ˈɡɑːdə
/ /ˈɡaːrdə/noun [treated as singular or plural]
1The state police force of the Republic of Ireland: her husband was a detective in the Garda [as modifier]: Garda officers
1.1 (plural Gardai /ˈɡaːrdiː/ /ɡaːrˈdiː/) A member of the Irish police force: Gardai have stepped up their search for the missing girl...
- There is speculation he may have also been working for the Garda - the Irish police.
- He was subsequently arrested by a heroic Garda and some members of the local community.
- The unit is attached to community policing and Gardai cyclists will carry out the full range of Garda duties.
Origin
From Irish Garda Síochána 'Civic Guard'.