foot soldier
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈfʊt ˌsoʊldʒər/
Definition
A soldier who fights on foot rather than on horseback or in a vehicle.
Examples
Every foot soldier carried a heavy pack and a rifle across the muddy terrain.
The success of the campaign depended largely on the endurance of the average foot soldier.
She began her career as a lowly foot soldier before rising through the ranks to become a commander.
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