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British soldier

/ˈbrɪt.ɪʃ ˈsəʊl.dʒər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #2500 frequency
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As noun
  1. 1

    A member of the regular land armed forces of the United Kingdom.

    "The British soldier was stationed overseas on a peacekeeping mission."
  2. 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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