soldier

noun

a wingless sterile ant or termite having a large head and powerful jaws adapted for defending the colony

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

verb

serve as a soldier in the military

Roots

solidussold- · Latin · gold coin

Synonyms for soldier

swaddyadj servicemann infantrymann soldierlyadj troopern riflemann warriorn

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Where does soldier come from?

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