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I played a homosexual bodyguard in 'The Last Detective,' and that was quite a pleasure to do something slightly different. I was a very camp bodyguard!
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Meaning of "bodyguard" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BODYGUARD

bodyguard  [ˈbɒdɪˌɡɑːd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BODYGUARD

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conjunction
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Bodyguard is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BODYGUARD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Bodyguard

A bodyguard is a type of security operative or government agent who protects a person or persons — usually a public, wealthy, or politically important figure — from danger: generally theft, assault, kidnapping, homicide, harassment, loss of confidential information, threats, or other criminal offences. Most important public figures such as heads of state, heads of government and governors are protected by several bodyguards or by a team of bodyguards from an agency, security forces, or police forces. In most countries where the Head of state is and have always been also their military leader, the leader's bodyguards have traditionally been Royal Guards, Republican Guards and other elite military units. Less-important public figures, or those with lower risk profiles, may be accompanied by a single bodyguard who doubles as a driver. A number of high-profile celebrities and CEOs also use bodyguards.

Definition of bodyguard in the English dictionary

The definition of bodyguard in the dictionary is a person or group of people who escort and protect someone, esp a political figure.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BODYGUARD


afterguard
ˈɑːftəˌɡɑːd
belgard
ˈbɛlˌɡɑːd
coastguard
ˈkəʊstˌɡɑːd
dressguard
ˈdrɛsˌɡɑːd
fingerguard
ˈfɪŋɡəˌɡɑːd
fireguard
ˈfaɪəˌɡɑːd
Fishguard
ˈfɪʃˌɡɑːd
hatguard
ˈhætˌɡɑːd
headguard
ˈhɛdˌɡɑːd
Kierkegaard
ˈkɪəkəˌɡɑːd
lifeguard
ˈlaɪfˌɡɑːd
mudguard
ˈmʌdˌɡɑːd
noseguard
ˈnəʊzˌɡɑːd
outguard
ˈaʊtˌɡɑːd
rearguard
ˈrɪəˌɡɑːd
safeguard
ˈseɪfˌɡɑːd
savegard
ˈseɪvˌɡɑːd
shinguard
ˈʃɪnˌɡɑːd
vanguard
ˈvænˌɡɑːd
watchguard
ˈwɒtʃˌɡɑːd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BODYGUARD

body swerve
body warmer
body wrap
body-centred
body-con
body-line
body-packer
body-surf
body-swerve
bodyboard
bodyboarding
bodybuilder
bodycheck
bodyshaper
bodyshell
bodysuit
bodysurfer
bodysurfing
bodywork
bodyworker

WORDS THAT END LIKE BODYGUARD

advance guard
armed guard
crossing guard
dog guard
face guard
guard
honor guard
Jacquard
off-guard
off one´s guard
officer of the guard
old guard
on one´s guard
point guard
prison guard
security guard
shin guard
shooting guard
stand guard
trigger guard
unguard

Synonyms and antonyms of bodyguard in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «BODYGUARD»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «bodyguard» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of bodyguard

Translation of «bodyguard» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BODYGUARD

Find out the translation of bodyguard to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bodyguard from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bodyguard» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

保镖
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

guardaespaldas
570 millions of speakers

English

bodyguard
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अंगरक्षक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حارِس شَخْصِيّ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

телохранитель
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

guarda-costa
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দেহরক্ষী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

garde du corps
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pengawal peribadi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Leibwächter
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ボディーガード
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

경호원
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pengawal
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vệ sĩ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மெய்க்காப்பாளர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अंगरक्षक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

muhafız
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

guardia del corpo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ochroniarz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

охоронець
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bodyguard
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σωματοφύλακας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lyfwag
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

livvakt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

livvakt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bodyguard

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BODYGUARD»

The term «bodyguard» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.162 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BODYGUARD» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bodyguard

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8 QUOTES WITH «BODYGUARD»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word bodyguard.
1
Rebecca Black
To me I'm just a regular person going to the mall with friends, and now I'm in Forever 21 and I see this random group of girls staring at me and taking pictures. But now I usually have my dad, who is a really tall and intimidating person with me, so he's kind of my bodyguard.
2
Michael Clarke Duncan
I'm used to being the big tough guy, the bodyguard type.
3
Jesse Helms
Mr. Clinton better watch out if he comes down here. He'd better have a bodyguard.
4
Dave Legeno
I played a homosexual bodyguard in 'The Last Detective,' and that was quite a pleasure to do something slightly different. I was a very camp bodyguard!
5
Olivier Martinez
I'm not a movie star like other actors in the way that I need to walk with a bodyguard.
6
Mr. T
I have the Midas touch, in the way that when I hook up with a project, I feel, not speaking cocky or conceited, but there's a confidence I have. I learned that from Muhammad Ali; I used to bodyguard him. He taught me about confidence. So when it comes to any job I work, I'm gonna do it good; I'm going to bring it over the top.
7
Mr. T
To be a bodyguard is to be a kamikaze pilot. Dedicated.
8
Katheryn Winnick
I'm a 3rd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and 2nd degree in karate, and I'm a licensed bodyguard.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BODYGUARD»

Discover the use of bodyguard in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bodyguard and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Saudi Bodyguard
His attributes as a high-level bodyguard/protection officer are unsurpassed . . . "SAUDI Bodyguard is a must read for all those fascinated by the world of intelligence and security operations. Mark Young is the man to tell this story.
Mark Young, 2011
2
Bodyguard: Hostage
In a dangerous world, everyone needs protection. Bodyguard: Hostage is the new thriller from Chris Bradford, bestselling author of Young Samurai.
Chris Bradford, 2013
3
Bodyguard Principles
Bodyguard Principles offers valuable information outlining every aspect of, assignments, responsibilities, skills, equipment, sociology basics, terrorism, intelligence gathering, safe houses, vehicle inspections, third parties, suspicious ...
Frank Sciacca, Jr., 2006
4
Bodyguard
She needs him if she wants to stay alive. But staying alive is nothing next to the explosive attraction that threatens to consume them both--and puts them into the greatest danger of all . . . falling in love. From the Paperback edition.
Suzanne Brockmann, 2004
5
The Bodyguard
Frank Farmer, a professional bodyguard and former Secret Service agent, agrees to protect Rachel Marron, a popular singer and actress, but worries that his growing feelings for her will compromise his position
Lawrence Kasdan, Robert Tine, 1992
6
Bodyguard (Mills & Boon M&B): Outrageous / Riley
Outrageous / Riley Lori Foster. Lori Foster Bodyguard OUTRAGEOUS. Lori Foster Bodyguard.
Lori Foster, 2011
7
Bodyguard Manual
From security aboard Concorde, the Orient Express, or the Queen Elizabeth 2, to protecting a military general officer in combat, The Bodyguard Manual allows the reader to "stand post" with the professional bodyguard.
Leroy Thompson, 2005
8
Wanted: Bodyguard / The Prodigal Bride (Mills & Boon ...
Wanted: Bodyguard Special Agent Riley was fearless when it came to hunting ruthless criminals.
Carla Cassidy, Beth Cornelison, 2011
9
Christmas Bodyguard
But as the holidays approach, the stalker's threats escalate. And Slade finds himself willing to risk everything to keep his Christmas bodyguard by his sideforever.
Margaret Daley, 2013
10
Beyond the Bodyguard: Proven Tactics and Dynamic Strategies ...
This book is an advanced, well-rounded and in-depth view about what it takes to be the best in the international arena, in a world where change is the only constant.
Gavriel Schneider, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BODYGUARD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bodyguard is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Gunman Is Official's Bodyguard, Police Say
The man who gunned down a neighbor at a birthday party Saturday night in Kandal province is a member of the Interior Ministry's bodyguard ... «The Cambodia Daily, Jul 15»
2
Trio arrested over bodyguard killing
Pretoria - The brother of the policeman who was killed in Stinkwater said his family could finally receive closure about his murder after three ... «Independent Online, Jul 15»
3
Bodyguard: Jackson doc said to put vials in bag
LOS ANGELES (AP) – As Michael Jackson's lifeless body lay on a bed in his palatial mansion, a bodyguard obeyed a frantic doctor's ... «Alton Telegraph, Jul 15»
4
Worldwide guests, pruning demonstrations and a tree with its own …
One of the trees, which will come from Japan, has been dubbed "priceless" by Mr Tickle and is admired so much that it has its own bodyguard. «Bury Times, Jul 15»
5
Whitney Houston's Former Bodyguard Ray Watson Visits Bobbi …
Ray Watson, the former bodyguard of Bobbi Kristina's late mother Whitney Houston and the brother of the 22-year-old's aunt Pat Houston, was ... «People Magazine, Jul 15»
6
Whitney Hoston's Former Bodygaurd Ray Watson Visits Bobbi …
Ray Watson, the former bodyguard of Bobbi Kristina's late mother Whitney Houston and the brother of the 22-year-old's aunt Pat Houston, was ... «People Magazine, Jul 15»
7
Alexandra Burke in The Bodyguard in Plymouth: 'It's scary - I'm still …
POP sensation Alexandra Burke made her acting debut in The Bodyguard musical last year in a role made famous by her idol, Whitney ... «Plymouth Herald, Jul 15»
8
Former bodyguard of JD(U) MLA Anant Singh held in kidnapping case
A former bodyguard of Anant Singh, JD(U) MLA from Mokama, was arrested Friday in connection with a kidnapping case. The MLA had already ... «The Indian Express, Jul 15»
9
Caitlyn Jenner's Bodyguard Reminds Some Of Shengo Deane, Ex …
Reality star Caitlyn Jenner has hired a handsome new bodyguard. The reality star-turned-LGBT advocate has been attracting a lot of attention ... «International Business Times, Jul 15»
10
Up for Grabs: The Nevada Lakeside Retreat from 'The Bodyguard'
Nevada_Lakeside_Retreat Everyone remembers “The Bodyguard” as the Whitney Houston movie where she sang a cover version of that Dolly ... «RisMedia.com, Jul 15»

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