Gardai
English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
From Irish Gardaí (“the Guardians”), plural of Garda, q.v.
Pronunciation edit
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɡɑrdaɪ/, /ˈɡɑrdiː/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɡɑːdiː/, /ˈɡɑːdaɪ/
Proper noun edit
Gardai pl (normally plural, singular Garda)
- The national police force of the Republic of Ireland.
- (chiefly Ireland) Synonym of police generally.
Synonyms edit
Noun edit
Gardai pl (plural only)