soldier
UK: ˈsəʊldʒə | US: ˈsoʊldʒər
n. a person who serves in an army
n. a dedicated follower or advocate of a cause
v. to serve as a soldier
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The word "soldier" traces back to the Latin solidus, a gold coin used to pay Roman troops. In Medieval Latin, solidarius referred to someone who fought for pay. This evolved into Old French soudier or soldier, meaning "one who serves in the military for wages." The suffix -ier denotes an agent or profession. Over time, the term broadened to mean any military enlistee, regardless of payment, while retaining its core idea of service.
The soldier stood guard at the barracks.
She soldiered through the difficult training program.
He was a loyal soldier in the fight for civil rights.
Many young men enlisted to become soldiers during the war.
Despite the injury, he continued to soldier on.