serviceman (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈsɜːrvɪsmən

Definition

A member of the armed forces, especially one who is not a commissioned officer.

Examples

• The local community organized a parade to honor every veteran and active-duty serviceman in the town.

• He spent ten years as a dedicated serviceman before deciding to pursue a career in engineering.

• The base provides extensive support services for the families of each deployed serviceman.

Synonyms of serviceman

Words with a similar meaning to serviceman:

• soldier
• trooper
• combatant
• service member

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