🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Soldat

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Zoldat

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Militar/mɪlɪˈtɑːr/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der Soldat wurde für seinen Dienst ausgezeichnet."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A member of the armed forces.

    "The militar was deployed to assist in disaster relief efforts."
  2. 2

    Relating to soldiers or the armed forces.

    "The militar presence in the region has increased due to rising tensions."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'militar' derives from the Latin word 'militari', which means 'to serve as a soldier'. It evolved through Old French and Middle English, reflecting the historical significance of military service in societal structures.

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