Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dragoon
noun
/drəˈɡuːn/
Definition
A dragoon is a member of a military unit that originally rode horses but also fought on foot.
Examples
- The dragoon regiment was sent to quell the uprising in the region.
- During the battle, the dragoons dismounted to fight in the trenches.
Meaning
Historically, dragoons were cavalry soldiers who had the ability to engage in combat both while mounted and on foot.
Synonyms
- cavalry
- horseman
- infantry
