infantry
Translation
infantry, foot soldiers
Examples
The infantry advanced across the field.
The infantry advanced across the field.
He served in the infantry during the war.
He served in the infantry during the war.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) infantry a branch of an army consisting of soldiers who fight on foot The infantry is trained for combat on foot.
Similar Words
Synonyms: foot soldiers, troops, army
Etymology
From Italian 'infante' meaning 'youth, foot soldier', as young men served as foot soldiers.
Memory Tips
Think of soldiers who fight 'in-fant-ry' on foot, not in vehicles.