soldier

Enlisted armed fighter

A soldier is first and foremost a member of a government military force.

This meaning informs all others, which borrow some aspect of the idea of a uniformed fighter.

Fighters with paramilitary or guerrilla groups may also be called soldiers.

It is also a term used appreciatively for someone who makes a great effort in adverse circumstance or against strong odds: She was a passionate soldier for the cause of social justice.

As a verb, soldier may simply mean to serve in that capacity.

The phrasal verb soldier on means to persist in effort, despite fatigue or difficulties.

military

infantry

Ground combat troops

troopsMilitary personnel collectively
armyOrganized land-based military
platoonSmall infantry formation

squad · battalion · regiment · brigade · division · corps · commando · ranger · paratrooper · marine

veteran

service

Aid or maintenance

medalMetal honor token
honorHigh regard, moral dignity
memorialThing preserving remembrance

combat · hero · PTSD · deployment · remembrance · fallen · sacrifice · homecoming · discharge · pension

marksmanship

rifle

Long-barreled shoulder weapon

aimPurpose or direction
sniperConcealed precision shooter
sharpshooterExpert precision shooter

range · target · firing · precision · scope · accuracy · qualifying · drill · shooting · steady

conscription

draft

Preliminary version of text

enlistmentVoluntary entry into service
inductionFormal admission process
musterAssemble for inspection

recruitment · mobilization · enrollment · conscript · call-up · volunteer · draftee · compulsory · reserves · duty

toy

miniature

Reduced-scale representation

figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
plasticCapable of being molded
collectibleObject worth amassing

playset · painted · diorama · nutcracker · poseable · Hasbro · replica · wooden · marching

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