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watchdog - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'watchdog' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Watchdog [ n.]
- A dog kept to watch and guard premises or property, and to give notice of the approach of intruders.

Meaning of 'watchdog' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . watchdog [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste
Example in sentence:
  • she is the global watchdog for human rights abuses