soldier — A person who serves in an army; a member of the military forces
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who serves in an army; a member of the military forces
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsoʊldʒər/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather was a soldier who fought bravely in the war.
- The toy soldier marched across the bedroom floor like a real warrior.
- Even when tired, she decided to soldier on with her studies.
soldier
NOUN[/ˈsoʊldʒər/]
A person who serves in an army; a member of the military forces
a uniformed soldier completes an obstacle course while carrying military gear and equipment. The soldier climbs over wooden barriers and crawls under rope nets with determination and focus. Other soldiers in matching uniforms cheer and encourage from the sidelines. A drill sergeant with a whistle observes the training exercise while pointing toward the next obstacle. The organized military environment shows flags, equipment, and structured training formations. a person who serves in an army as a member of the military forces
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle French 'soudier', meaning 'one who receives pay'. This in turn comes from Old French 'solde', meaning 'salary' or 'wages', ultimately from Latin 'solidus' (a gold coin). Originally, the term referred to a mercenary or paid fighter.
Breakdown
solde (pay, wages) + -ier (agent suffix, one who) = soudier, evolving into English 'soldier' as a person who fights for wages or military pay.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandfather was a soldier who fought bravely in the war.”
“The toy soldier marched across the bedroom floor like a real warrior.”
“Even when tired, she decided to soldier on with her studies.”
“The chocolate soldier melted under the hot sun during the picnic.”
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