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Meaning of soldiers
The primary meaning of the word "soldiers" refers to individuals who serve in an army.
Etymology of soldiers
The word "soldiers" originates from the Old French word "soldier," which is derived from the Latin word "solidus," meaning "pay" or "coin," as soldiers were originally paid in solidi, a type of gold coin
The term has been used in the English language since the 14th century to refer to military personnel
Synonyms
warriors
fighters
troops
military personnel
servicemen
servicewomen
combatants
mercenaries
legionnaires
militiamen
guards
sentinels
watchmen
defenders
protectors
enlisted men
recruits
conscripts
draftees
volunteers
cadets
privates
infantrymen
cavalrymen
artillerymen
commandos
paratroopers
riflemen
gunners
sailors
marines
airmen
veterans
Definitions
- A person who serves in an army, typically in a paid or professional capacity
- * A person who is skilled or experienced in a particular activity or occupation, used figuratively
Usage Examples
- The country's soldiers were deployed to the border to defend against the invading army
- * She was a soldier in the war and received a medal for her bravery
Antonyms
civilians
noncombatants
pacifists
conscientious objectors
deserters
defectors
traitors
turncoats
mutineers
rebels
insurgents
guerrillas
terrorists
anarchists
nihilists
draft dodgers
AWOL personnel
fugitives
escapees
runaways
absconders