Phrase guide
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noun
A soldier who fights on foot; an infantryman
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A rank and file member of an institution, or supporter of a cause.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, figuratively
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noun
fights on foot with small arms
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: infantryman, marcher, footslogger
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: soldier
Narrower terms: fusilier, grenadier, grenade thrower, doughboy, musketeer
noun
an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: subordinate, subsidiary, underling
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: assistant, helper, help, supporter
Narrower terms: associate, bottom dog, cog, man, second fiddle, second banana
History
From foot + soldier.
