Infantry refers to soldiersPeople trained to serve and fight in an organized army who fight on foot, especially as part of an army unit. It is one of the basic ground-combatFighting that happens on land, not in the air or sea branches of a militaryConnected with armed forces and warfare force.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈɪnfəntri/
Easy pronunciation: IN-fuhn-tree (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
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Infantry Meaning
soldiers who fight on foot
Part of speech: noun
Definition: an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
Example: The infantry advanced slowly across the field under heavy fire.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- foot — A traditional synonym in military contexts, especially in older or more formal usage.
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Infantry Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- foot
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse infantry with cavalry, which refers to soldiers who fight on horseback or in armored vehicles.
- Do not use infantry to mean any army in general; it refers specifically to foot soldiers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does infantry mean in simple English?
Infantry means soldiers who fight on foot, not in vehicles or on horseback.
Is infantry singular or plural?
Infantry is usually treated as a singular or uncountable noun when referring to the military branch or unit type.
What is a synonym for infantry?
A close synonym is foot, especially in military or historical usage.
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