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- DictionarySol·dier/ˈsōljər/
noun
- 1. a person who serves in an army.
- 2. a wingless caste of ant or termite with a large specially modified head and jaws, involved chiefly in defense.
verb
- 1. serve as a soldier: "I soldiered with your father on his last four campaigns"
- 2. carry on doggedly; persevere: informal "Graham wasn't enjoying this, but he soldiered on"
a person of military skill or experience: George Washington was a great soldier. a person who contends or serves in any cause: a soldier of the Lord. Also called button man. Slang. a low-ranking member of a crime organization or syndicate. Entomology.
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Definition of soldier noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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Aug 30, 2024 · soldier (third-person singular simple present soldiers, present participle soldiering, simple past and past participle soldiered) ( intransitive ) To continue steadfast; to keep striving. ( intransitive ) To serve as a soldier.
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1 soldier /ˈsoʊlʤɚ/ noun
plural soldiers
1 soldier
/ˈsoʊlʤɚ/
noun
[phrasal verb]
: to continue to do something or to try to achieve something even though it is difficult
•We soldiered on to the end.
•The researchers encountered many problems but they soldiered on.
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Definition of soldier – Learner’s Dictionary. soldier. noun [ C ] uk / ˈsəʊldʒə r/ us. B1. a member of an army. Examples. The soldiers fought for the honour of their country. Two soldiers were captured by the enemy. We passed a group of soldiers on patrol. Rebel soldiers advanced on the capital.
a. a person who serves or has served in an army. b. Also called: common soldier. a noncommissioned member of an army as opposed to a commissioned officer. 2. a person who works diligently for a cause. 3. a low-ranking member of the Mafia or other organized crime ring.
