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soldier

[sohl-jer] / ˈsoʊl dʒər /
NOUN
person serving in military
Synonyms
STRONGEST
commando fighter guard guerrilla marine mercenary officer paratrooper pilot trooper veteran volunteer
STRONG
GI cadet conscript draftee gunner infantry musketeer private rank recruit scout warmonger warrior
WEAK
Green Beret airforce member cavalryperson enlisted person infantryperson military person selectee serviceperson soldier-at-arms

Example Sentences

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High in the treetops of a South American rainforest, scientists have identified a tiny soldier termite with a surprisingly whale-like appearance.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Antara, an Indonesian government-owned news agency, named the soldier killed on Sunday as Chief Private Farizal Rhomadhon.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

As head of Germany's armed forces he's the most powerful, and arguably the most important, soldier in Europe.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

It was always the hand of the legionary soldier, wielding the sword.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The soldier who ushered me into the room stepped out and closed the door behind him.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.