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servicemen

n. plural-only
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsɝvəsmɛn// UK //sˈɜːvɪsmˌɛn// ser·vice·men

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.


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.

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Plural form of 'serviceman'; takes plural verb agreement.

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