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

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

I saw a soldier shoot down a practice drone after a few misses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Because Mauldin himself was a soldier, Patton could have him court-martialed and put in jail.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 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

But before the soldier gets up, I say, “Wait. Here. Take this.”

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri