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Soldier: Definition, Examples, and Usage Guide (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：military combatant (soldier)

soldier 🔊

/ˈsoʊldʒər/

A person who is in the army and fights for their country.

Soldier in camouflage uniform standing at attention

military combatant 🔊

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/ˈmɪlɪteri ˈkɑːmbətənt/

A person who serves in an army and is trained to fight in wars.

📁 Category：Warfare & Battle 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'solidus' (gold coin) + '-ier' (agent noun), meaning one paid for service.

💡 Mnemonic

Think: 'sold' + 'ier' - soldiers are 'sold' (paid) to fight, staying solid and loyal.

📖 Example

Every morning at sunrise, the soldier begins his patrol through the peaceful national park. 🔊 Every morning at sunrise, the soldier begins his patrol through the peaceful national park.

🔗 Collocations

soldier on – continue doing something with determination despite difficulties

foot soldier – a soldier who fights on foot

soldier of fortune – a mercenary or someone who fights for pay

🔄 Synonyms

warrior (n.) – a person skilled in fighting or engaged in warfare

fighter (n.) – a person who fights, especially as a soldier

combatant (n.) – a person or group engaged in fighting

🚫 Antonyms

civilian (n.) – a person not in the armed services

pacifist (n.) – a person who believes war and violence are unjustifiable

🌱 Derivatives

soldierly (adj.) – like a soldier; brave and disciplined

soldiery (n.) – soldiers collectively

soldering (n.) – the work of being a soldier

📖 Cultural Story

From Latin 'solidus' (gold coin), soldiers were mercenaries paid in coin. Over time, 'soldier' came to denote any army member. Metaphorically, 'soldier on' means to persist.

Meaning 2：persistent worker (soldier)

soldier 🔊

/ˈsoʊldʒər/

A person who works very hard or bravely to deal with a difficult situation.

persistent worker 🔊

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/pərˈsɪstənt ˈwɜːrkər/

A person who shows great perseverance and bravery when facing difficulties, especially in work or challenging situations.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Even when the project faced numerous technical problems, the lead programmer was a real soldier who worked tirelessly through the night to fix them. 🔊 Even when the project faced numerous technical problems, the lead programmer was a real soldier who worked tirelessly through the night to fix them.

🔗 Collocations

soldier on – continue doing something with determination

soldier through – persist until the end

be a soldier – act with courage and discipline

🔄 Synonyms

trooper (n.) – a person who shows endurance and loyalty

stalwart (n.) – a loyal and hardworking supporter

warrior (n.) – a person who shows courage in difficult situations

🚫 Antonyms

quitter (n.) – someone who gives up easily

coward (n.) – someone who lacks courage

🌱 Derivatives

soldering (n.) – the act of persevering through difficulties