Word
servicemen
Phoneticsser·vice·men
US/ˈsɝvəsmɛn/
UK/sˈɜːvɪsmˌɛn/
Definition
n. people who serve in the military, such as the army, navy, or air force.
n. personnel serving in the armed forces. While historically gendered, it is frequently used as a collective term for all military members regardless of gender.
Examples
“Many servicemen returned home after the long conflict ended.”
“The local community organized a parade to honor the servicemen and women stationed at the nearby base.”
“The government introduced new legislation to improve the transition into civilian life for servicemen who had completed their mandatory period of active duty.”
Examples
simple
“Many servicemen returned home after the long conflict ended.”
contextual
“The local community organized a parade to honor the servicemen and women stationed at the nearby base.”
complex
“The government introduced new legislation to improve the transition into civilian life for servicemen who had completed their mandatory period of active duty.”
Usage
Plural form of 'serviceman'; takes plural verb agreement.
Real-World Examples
“Servicemen also used medical emergencies to avoid active duty.” “Photograph: Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters They included servicemen from the Armed Forces, the State Border Guard Service, and the National Guard, Zelenskyy said in a Telegram post.” Scan code
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