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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCombat Service
/ˈkɒm.bæt ˈsɜː.vɪs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A military duty or role that involves direct engagement in combat.
"He was assigned to combat service during the war, where he faced numerous challenges." - 2
The operational activities performed by military personnel in a combat environment.
"Her combat service included various missions that tested her skills and resilience."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'combat' originates from the Latin 'combattere', meaning 'to fight together', while 'service' comes from the Latin 'servitium', meaning 'slavery or servitude'. The combination reflects a historical context of military duty and engagement in warfare.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Combat Service" is said worldwide
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Service de combat
Transliteration: sɛʁ.vis də kɔ̃.ba
"Il a été affecté au service de combat pendant la guerre."
Kampfdienst
Transliteration: ˈkampfˌdiːnst
"Er wurde dem Kampfdienst während des Krieges zugewiesen."
Servizio di combattimento
Transliteration: serˈvitsjo di kombatːiˈmento
"È stato assegnato al servizio di combattimento durante la guerra."
Servicio de combate
Transliteration: serˈβiθjo ðe komˈβate
"Fue asignado al servicio de combate durante la guerra."
Serviço de combate
Transliteration: seʁˈvizu dʒi kõˈbatʃi
"Ele foi designado para o serviço de combate durante a guerra."
युद्ध सेवा
Transliteration: yuddh seva
"उन्हें युद्ध सेवा के लिए नियुक्त किया गया।"
作战服务
Transliteration: zuòzhàn fúwù
"他在战争中被分配到作战服务。"
전투 서비스
Transliteration: jeontu seobiseu
"그는 전투 서비스에 배정되었다."
戦闘サービス
Transliteration: sentō sābisu
"彼は戦闘サービスに配属された。"
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