soldier

A person who serves in an army.

• The soldier wore a uniform.
• Two soldiers guarded the entrance.
• Her brother became a soldier last year.

Similar words: service member

Common phrases: young soldier, army soldier, wounded soldier

A member of the armed forces who is not an officer.

• Each soldier received orders from an officer.
• The officers ate separately from the soldiers.
• He joined as a soldier and later became an officer.

Similar words: enlisted service member

Opposites: officer

Common phrases: enlisted soldier, ordinary soldier, career soldier