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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBritish soldier
/ˈbrɪt.ɪʃ ˈsəʊl.dʒər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A member of the regular land armed forces of the United Kingdom.
"The British soldier was stationed overseas on a peacekeeping mission." - 2
A historical or modern military serviceman belonging to the British Army.
"A monument was erected to honor every British soldier who served in the campaign."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'British', originating from Old English 'Bryttisc' and Latin 'Brittonicus', referring to Great Britain, with 'soldier', derived from Old French 'soudard' and ultimately from Late Latin 'solidarius', meaning a mercenary paid a solidus. The phrase has been used historically to denote members of the regular armed forces of the United Kingdom.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "British soldier" is said worldwide
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soldat britannique
Transliteration: soldat britanik
"Le soldat britannique a accompli sa mission avec courage."
britischer Soldat
Transliteration: britishe zoldaht
"Der britische Soldat diente in der Infanterie."
soldato britannico
Transliteration: soldato britanniko
"Il soldato britannico è stato schierato all'estero."
soldado británico
Transliteration: soldado britaniko
"El soldado británico marchó con su regimiento."
soldado britânico
Transliteration: soldado britaniku
"O soldado britânico completou o treinamento rigoroso."
ब्रिटिश सैनिक
Transliteration: british sainik
"ब्रिटिश सैनिक ने अपनी ड्यूटी पूरी की।"
英国士兵
Transliteration: Yīngguó shìbīng
"英国士兵在营地里进行训练。"
영국 군인
Transliteration: yeongguk gunin
"영국 군인이 임무를 수행하고 있다."
イギリス兵
Transliteration: igirisu hei
"イギリス兵がパレードに参加した。"
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