Armed police officers or military soldiers, especially in France or French-speaking countries.
From French 'gendarme,' combining 'gens' (people) and 'arme' (armed). Originally meant 'armed people' or soldiers. The term evolved to specifically mean the French national police force with military training.
Gendarmes are more militarized than regular police—they wear military uniforms and have military training. You'll see them handling serious crimes or public order, while local police handle everyday community issues. It's a French solution to policing that influenced many countries.
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