Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
infantaria
Noun
/ɪnˈfæn.tɪ.riə/
Definition
A term used to refer to a branch of the military that is composed of soldiers who fight on foot.
Examples
- The infantry is often the backbone of an army.
- During the battle, the infantry advanced under heavy fire.
- They trained for months before being deployed as infantry.
Meaning
Infantry consists of ground troops trained to fight and engage the enemy on foot, typically equipped with firearms and various weapons.
Synonyms
- Ground forces
- Soldiers
- Foot troops