Serviceman

usgb/ˈsɜːrvɪsmən/
noun

A person who serves in the military forces.

My uncle is a serviceman in the navy.
Visual representation of "serviceman" - A person who serves in the military forces

Often appears as...

  • active serviceman
  • retired serviceman
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Gender Neutral

The word 'serviceman' applies to both male and female members of the military, despite having 'man' in it.

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My sister is a serviceman in the air force.
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Respectful Context

'Serviceman' is often used in contexts where the person is being respected for their military service.

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We thanked the serviceman for his dedication to our country.
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Branch Specific

Specify the branch when possible, such as a 'navy serviceman' or 'army serviceman'.

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At the parade, we saw many army servicemen in uniform.
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