# servicemen

/ˈsɝvəsmɛn/ (US) · /sˈɜːvɪsmˌɛn/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/servicemen
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

people who serve in the military, such as the army, navy, or air force.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

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

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