Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of soldier
"The general inspected his soldiers before they marched into battle."
In plain English: Soldiers are people who work as members of an army to protect their country.
"The soldiers marched in perfect formation down the main street."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of soldier
"He soldiers on despite the pain in his leg."
"The team decided to soldier on despite the difficult challenges ahead."
Derived from Old French souldier, which comes from Late Latin solidarius meaning "comrade" or "fellow soldier," the term originally referred to an infantryman paid in solidi coins. It evolved through Middle English to denote any member of a military force, particularly one engaged in active combat duties.