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soldierA 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/

Korean meaning: 군인, 병사

Korean pronunciation: **솔**져

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

soldier concept
💡 Concept

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

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsoʊldʒər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsəʊldʒə/

🌳Etymology

Rootsoldi
Suffix--er

Origin

중세 프랑스어 'soudier'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 '급료를 받는 사람'이라는 뜻의 'solde'(급료)에서 파생되었습니다. 즉 원래는 '돈을 받고 싸우는 용병'이라는 의미였죠.

🎵Rhyme

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🔗Collocations

brave soldier
soldier on
toy soldier
veteran soldier
fallen soldier

📝Examples

My grandfather was a soldier who fought bravely in the war.

😄 Fun example

The toy soldier marched across the bedroom floor like a real warrior.

Even when tired, she decided to soldier on with her studies.

😄 Fun example

The chocolate soldier melted under the hot sun during the picnic.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

warriorfightertrooperservicemancombatant

Antonyms

civilianpacifistnon-combatant

Related

armymilitarybattleuniformweaponcombatregiment

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