Definition

1. Noun:
   • A soldier who served in the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) during World War I: The term specifically refers to a member of the combined military forces from Australia and New Zealand in the First World War.
   • (Capitalized, often 'Anzac') The corps itself or its collective spirit and tradition: It can refer to the military formation as a whole or the enduring legacy and qualities associated with its soldiers.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • My great-grandfather was an Anzac who fought at Gallipoli.
  • The Anzacs are remembered for their courage and camaraderie.

Advanced Usage

• 'Anzac spirit': Refers to the perceived national characteristics of courage, endurance, initiative, discipline, and mateship associated with the Australian and New Zealand soldiers.

  • The story of the landing is central to the Anzac spirit.

• 'Anzac Day': A national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, observed on April 25th each year, commemorating all who served and died in wars and conflicts.

  • We attend the dawn service on Anzac Day.

Variants and Related Words

• Anzac (adjective): Pertaining to the ANZAC forces or Anzac Day.
  • They followed the Anzac tradition.
  • We baked Anzac biscuits.

Synonyms

• Digger: (Informal, chiefly Australian) A term for an Australian or New Zealand soldier.
• ANZAC soldier: A more formal descriptive synonym.

Notes on Meaning

• The term is historically specific to World War I but is often used more broadly in remembrance contexts to honor service personnel from later conflicts as well.
• It is a proper noun and is frequently capitalized, especially when referring to the corps, the day, or the associated legacy.

Noun

1. a soldier in the Australian and New Zealand army corps during World War I