infantryman

noun

Pronunciation: ˈɪnfəntrimən

Definition

A soldier trained and equipped to fight on foot, typically as part of a larger ground unit.

Examples

• The infantryman spent hours cleaning his rifle after the long training exercise.

• Every infantryman in the unit was required to carry a standard-issue sidearm and a combat knife.

• The veteran infantryman shared stories of his deployments during the annual military reunion.

Synonyms of infantryman

Words with a similar meaning to infantryman:

• soldier
• grunt
• infantry
• foot soldier

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