noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A man who serves in the armed forces.
2. 2
   a man who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force wordnet
3. 3
   A person, especially a man, employed in service and maintenance of equipment.

Synonyms

All synonyms

air servicemanamazonarmed forcesbravecannon foddercobbler

Antonyms

All antonyms

civilian

Example

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"A serviceman inspected our furnace."

Etymology

From service + -man.

Related phrases

ex-servicemannational serviceman

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