military man
Definition
Noun: A person who serves as a member of an armed force; a soldier or servicemember. This term specifically denotes an individual, typically male, whose profession is within a military organization.
Usage
The term "military man" is used to refer to a professional soldier or a career member of the armed forces. It emphasizes the individual's identity, career, and role within a military structure. It is a formal and somewhat traditional term.
Examples
- His grandfather was a military man who served for thirty years.
- The strategy was devised by an experienced military man.
- As a career military man, he was accustomed to strict discipline.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used to describe someone whose demeanor or lifestyle reflects military discipline and values, even in a civilian context.
- He runs his business like a military man, with clear chains of command and punctuality.
Variants and Related Words
- Servicemember: A more modern, gender-neutral term for anyone serving in the armed forces.
- Soldier: A more common and general term for a person who serves in an army.
- Troop: Often used in the plural ("troops") to refer to soldiers collectively. As a singular noun, it can refer to a member of a cavalry unit or a scout.
- Serviceperson: Another gender-neutral alternative.
Synonyms
- Soldier
- Serviceman
- Trooper
- Warrior (in a more general or historical sense)
Antonyms
- Civilian
- Pacifist
Related Phrases
- Career military man: Specifies someone for whom military service is a lifelong profession.
- He wasn't just a draftee; he was a career military man.
- Military bearing: Refers to the posture, demeanor, and disciplined appearance characteristic of a trained soldier.
- Even in retirement, he maintained his military bearing.
Noun
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someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force
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