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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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“Show me you’re a winter soldier and not a summer soldier, and then we can have a conversation.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

It has charged only one other person so far, former SAS soldier Oliver Schulz.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Alas, the church too often seems to withdraw such respect as soon as the soldier has to fight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Agus Subiyanto, the commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, told reporters that every fallen soldier will receive compensation in recognition of their service.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

As soon as the man stepped inside and into the hall, a soldier shut the door behind him.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson