Detective (Noun)

Meaning ¹

An investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Hyponyms

• Private Eye
• Private Investigator
• Sleuthhound
• Operative
• Sherlock
• Shamus
• PI

Meaning ²

A police officer who investigates crimes.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Police Detective
• Investigator
• Tec

Hypernyms

• Police Officer
• Officer

Hyponyms

• Hawkshaw
• Gumshoe