person employed to keep watch; guard
Compound of 'watch' + 'man'
The watchman watches so you don't have to - he's got your back!
The suffix '-man' embedded masculine default in occupational roles; 'watchman' historically restricted to men by law or custom in certain contexts (security, guard posts).
Use 'watchperson', 'security guard', or 'sentry'—these are now standard and gender-neutral.
["security guard","watchperson","sentry"]
Women have served as night watchkeepers and security professionals for decades; the language should reflect that reality.
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