Definition

A group of soldiers or the profession of being a soldier.

Example

The soldiery marched in formation during the parade.

Conversation

Did you hear about the changes in the soldiery training program?

Yeah, I read they are focusing more on teamwork this year.

That sounds interesting! I guess the soldiery will be better prepared for real situations.

Absolutely! It's great to see them adapting to modern challenges.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Soldiery → It is formed from "soldier" (from Old French *soudier*, meaning one who serves in the army) and the suffix "-y" (meaning a collective or group). The word "soldiery" refers to a collective group of soldiers or the body of soldiers in an army.

Memory Tip

Think of a group of people who serve in the army ('soldier') — the '-y' indicates a collective, so 'soldiery' means a group of soldiers.

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