English Explanatory Dictionary

foot soldier

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A soldier who fights on foot; an infantryman
  2. A rank and file member of an institution, or supporter of a cause.

Pronunciation

fo͝ot sōl′jər /fʊt ˈsəʊl.d͡ʒə/ /fʊt ˈsoʊl.d͡ʒəɹ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-foot soldier.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-foot solider.wav

Word forms

foot soldier foot soldiers

Etymology

From foot + soldier.

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