Soldier
/ˈsoʊl.dʒər/noun
A person who serves in an army.
Did you know?The term 'soldier' derives from the Latin 'solidarius', meaning 'one who serves for pay', linking military service to the pursuit of wealth and power.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
solidarius
“a person serving for pay or wages, particularly in a military context.”
Late Middle Ages
Old French
soudier
“a hired soldier or mercenary, emphasizing the role of payment in military service.”
15th Century
Middle English
souldier
“a person engaged in military service, influenced by the French term.”
Modern English
English
soldier
“a person who serves in an army, reflecting both the historical role and the concept of paid service.”
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