CEFR B2

infantry

noun

Meaning

Soldiers who fight on foot, typically as a major branch of an army.

Examples

The infantry advanced across the open field, facing heavy enemy fire.
During the battle, the infantry was responsible for securing the town.

Synonyms: troops, soldiers, foot soldiers, ground forces

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infantry (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnfəntri/

Definition

Soldiers who fight on foot, typically as a major branch of an army.

Examples

The infantry advanced across the open field, facing heavy enemy fire.
During the battle, the infantry was responsible for securing the town.
The general praised the bravery of his infantry soldiers.

How to Use infantry

infantry soldier (collocation): A soldier belonging to the infantry branch of the army. — "Every infantry soldier undergoes rigorous training."
infantry unit (collocation): A specific group or formation within the infantry. — "The infantry unit successfully captured the objective."

Synonyms of infantry

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Antonyms of infantry

Words with the opposite meaning to infantry:

cavalry

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