
Soldier
Gender Neutral
The term 'soldier' refers to any gender, not just males.

Every soldier, whether a man or woman, has to pass basic training.
Military Rank
A 'soldier' can also imply a person of lower rank, especially in contrast with officers.

Private Ryan, the soldier, got an order from his captain.
Beyond Combat
Soldiers may have roles outside combat, like peacekeeping or disaster aid.

Soldiers were deployed to help after the earthquake.
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CombatantDefenderFighterGuardsmanInfantrymanServicemanTrooperWarrior
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