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soldier

/ˈsɒld͡ʒə/
Meanings
  • noun

    A person who serves in the military, especially as an infantryman.

    - "The soldier marched in formation."
    - "The brave soldier saved his comrades' lives."
  • noun

    A person who fights as a member of an army.

    - "The soldier protected his country's borders."
    - "The soldier was awarded a medal for his bravery."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈsɒld͡ʒə/



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  2. /ˈsoʊld͡ʒɚ/



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Synonyms

Tommy , grunt , old sweat , sweat , dog it , goldbrick
Rhymes
Words rhyming with soldier
soiler , oiler , prowler , bolder , older
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. solder (English) : A metal alloy used for joining metals.

  2. soldier (Scots) : A supporter or follower.

Variants
List of all variants of soldier that leads to same result
soldier , soldierly , soldiers , soldiership , soldierships , soldiered , soldiering , soldier of fortune , soldiers of fortune , soldier's medal , soldier on , soldiered on , soldiering on , soldiers on , buffalo soldier , buffalo soldiers , foot soldier , foot soldiers , Unknown Soldier , Unknown Soldiers
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

soldiers, soldiering, soldiered, soldierable, unsoldierly

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'soldier' from 'solde' meaning 'sold' or 'money' and 'ger' meaning 'spearman' or 'soldier'.

Trivia
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  1. The longest serving soldier in the history of the British Army was Hugh Montgomery, who served for 221 years and 289 days.

  2. The first soldiers were paid in salt rather than money, which is where the term 'soldier' comes from.

  3. The tallest soldier in history was Johan Blankenstein, who was 8 feet 11 inches tall.

Related Concepts
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  1. military: The institutions and organizations responsible for maintaining national security and defending a country.

  2. weapon: An instrument or tool used for inflicting injury or death.

Culture
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Throughout history, soldiers have played a significant role in society. They have protected their countries from foreign threats, maintained order during times of unrest, and shaped the course of history. Soldiers have been celebrated in literature, art, and music, and their stories have been passed down through generations. The image of the soldier has evolved over time, from the fearsome warrior to the disciplined and professional soldier of today.

How to Memorize "soldier"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a soldier in uniform, carrying a rifle and marching in formation.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'soldier' with the words 'bravery', 'discipline', and 'protection'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'SOLDIER' to remember the parts of a rifle: Stock, Optic, Trigger, Lever, Discharge, Iron sight, and Rifle barrel.

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