soldier

sol-dier · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person who serves in an army.

  2. 2.

    [as verb]To serve as a soldier; to persist bravely.

Forms

plural: soldiers

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    soldier on — To continue despite difficulties.

Related words

Antonyms: civilian
See also: army, military, warrior
Synonyms: fighter, troop, warrior

Etymology

From Old French soudier ("one who is paid"), from soulde ("pay"), from Latin solidus (a Roman coin).