soldiery
Armed forces collectively
Soldiery refers to soldiers collectively, especially as a body or class: The soldiery grew restless as supplies dwindled.
The word carries a slightly formal or literary tone, often appearing in historical contexts.
It can also mean the profession or condition of being a soldier, or military skill and training.
Colonel-led military unit
- battalionMid-sized military unit
- platoonSmall infantry formation
- brigadeLarge military unit
- divisionSplitting into parts
corps · squad · company · detachment · garrison · legion · phalanx · contingent
Deliberate tactical movement
- strategyPlanned approach to goals
- flankingAt the sides of
- formationCreation or arrangement
- advanceMove or progress forward
retreat · encirclement · feint · ambush · reconnaissance · positioning · deployment · logistics
Hole-boring device
- obedienceCompliance with authority
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- regimenPrescribed course of treatment
- orderMethodical arrangement or request
regulations · subordination · duty · command · protocol · punctuality · inspection · salute
Combat engagement area
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- skirmishBrief, limited combat
- assaultViolent offensive act
- siegeEncirclement forcing surrender
ambush · firefight · offensive · flanking · raid · barrage · salvo · campaign
Rhythmic group walk
- bivouacTemporary military encampment
- rationsControlled food portions
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- privationLack of necessities
endurance · trenches · encampment · sentry · vigil · wounds · scars · suffering
Distinguishing mark of rank
- epaulettesOrnamental shoulder insignia
- badgesWorn symbols of status
- medalsAwards for achievement
- rankPosition in hierarchy
regalia · tunic · fatigues · boots · beret · cap · belt · camouflage
Boldness before danger
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
- courageFortitude facing danger
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
fearlessness · intrepidity · boldness · daring · prowess · medal · decoration · commendation
Kinship among men
- bondingForming close connections
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- solidarityUnity among allies
kinship · trust · cohesion · unity · brothers-in-arms · comrade · messmate · rapport
regiment
Colonel-led military unit
division · corps · squad · company · detachment · garrison · legion · phalanx · contingent · unit
maneuver
Deliberate tactical movement
advance · retreat · encirclement · feint · ambush · reconnaissance · positioning · deployment · logistics · coordination
drill
Hole-boring device
- obedienceCompliance with authority
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- regimenPrescribed course of treatment
order · regulations · subordination · duty · command · protocol · punctuality · inspection · salute · attention
battlefield
Combat engagement area
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- skirmishBrief, limited combat
- assaultViolent offensive act
siege · ambush · firefight · offensive · flanking · raid · barrage · salvo · campaign · trench
march
Rhythmic group walk
- bivouacTemporary military encampment
- rationsControlled food portions
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
privation · endurance · trenches · encampment · sentry · vigil · wounds · scars · suffering · sacrifice
insignia
Distinguishing mark of rank
- epaulettesOrnamental shoulder insignia
- badgesWorn symbols of status
- medalsAwards for achievement
rank · regalia · tunic · fatigues · boots · beret · cap · belt · camouflage · chevron
bravery
Boldness before danger
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
- courageFortitude facing danger
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
fortitude · fearlessness · intrepidity · boldness · daring · prowess · medal · decoration · commendation · sacrifice
brotherhood
Kinship among men
- bondingForming close connections
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
solidarity · kinship · trust · cohesion · unity · brothers-in-arms · comrade · messmate · rapport · morale
soldierycivilians
Non-military population
civilian population · citizenry · noncombatants · commoners · peasantry
soldierynoncombatants
Those exempt from warfare
civilians · innocents · refugees · bystanders · camp followers
soldierypacifists
Those opposing all warfare
conscientious objectors · peacemakers · innocents · clergy · women and children
- child soldierArmed minor in conflict
- toy soldiersMiniature military figurines
- dead soldierConsumed liquor container
- fallen soldiersTroops killed in warfare
- foot soldiersGround-based military fighters
- soldier onContinue despite difficulty
soldier, soldiers, soldiering, soldierly, soldierlike, soldiership