guardswoman
Woman who guards
A guardswoman is a female member of a guard or guards unit—whether military, ceremonial, or security.
The term parallels guardsman but specifies a woman: The guardswoman stood at attention outside the palace.
In British usage, it often refers specifically to a member of the Household Division or similar ceremonial units.
Protective caretaker of another
- defenderOne who guards another
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- shieldmaidenFemale Norse combatant
- custodianGuardian of a place
keeper · shield · watchful · vigilant · preserver · patroness · caretaker · steward
Inspection station on route
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- escortOne who accompanies another
- bouncerVenue entrance enforcer
- gatekeeperOne controlling entry
screening · patrol · monitoring · badge · clearance · perimeter · access · watchwoman
Armed forces member
- sentryGuard on duty
- sentinelGuard who monitors
- garrisonStationed military force
- patrolRegular surveillance route
infantry · regiment · barracks · uniform · drill · march · battalion · corps
Formidable warlike woman
- valkyrieChooser of the slain
- warriorOne skilled in combat
- paladinHeroic knightly defender
- heroineBrave female protagonist
shieldmaiden · armor · sword · quest · crusader · champion · avenger · battle
Famous royal palace
- ceremonialRelating to formal rites
- palaceMonarch's official residence
- queenMost powerful chess piece
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
coronation · procession · bearskin · tunic · sovereign · monarch · Windsor · tower
guardian
Protective caretaker of another
- defenderOne who guards another
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- shieldmaidenFemale Norse combatant
custodian · keeper · shield · watchful · vigilant · preserver · patroness · caretaker · steward · rescuer
checkpoint
Inspection station on route
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- escortOne who accompanies another
- bouncerVenue entrance enforcer
gatekeeper · screening · patrol · monitoring · badge · clearance · perimeter · access · watchwoman · detail
soldier
Armed forces member
patrol · infantry · regiment · barracks · uniform · drill · march · battalion · corps · duty
amazon
Formidable warlike woman
heroine · shieldmaiden · armor · sword · quest · crusader · champion · avenger · battle · valor
Buckingham
Famous royal palace
- ceremonialRelating to formal rites
- palaceMonarch's official residence
- queenMost powerful chess piece
crown · coronation · procession · bearskin · tunic · sovereign · monarch · Windsor · tower · regalia
guardswomancivilian
Non-military person
noncombatant · private citizen · conscientious objector · bystander · ordinary citizen