infantry Definition
soldiers who fight on foot, especially in an army.
Using infantry: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "infantry" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The infantry was sent to the front lines.
Example
He served in the infantry during the war.
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The enemy's infantry was heavily armed.
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The infantry marched through the city streets.
infantry Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for infantry
- foot soldiers
- ground troops
- grunts
Phrases with infantry
soldiers trained to move quickly and stealthily, often with lighter equipment than regular infantry
Example
The light infantry was sent to scout ahead of the main force.
infantry equipped with armored vehicles or other motorized transport
Example
The mechanized infantry was able to move quickly across the battlefield.
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The airborne infantry dropped behind enemy lines to disrupt their supply lines.
Origins of infantry
from Italian 'infanteria', from 'infante' meaning 'youth, foot soldier'
Summary: infantry in Brief
The term 'infantry' [ˈɪnfəntri] refers to soldiers who fight on foot, particularly in an army. Examples include 'The infantry was sent to the front lines.' Infantry can be specialized, such as 'light infantry,' which moves quickly and stealthily, or 'mechanized infantry,' which uses armored vehicles for transport.
