serviceman
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2.6
- noun
- /ˈsɜrvɪsˌmæn/
:
militar
- The serviceman received a medal for his bravery during the conflict.
- U.S. serviceman
The the Pacific theatre brought thousands of of servicemen streaming through ports like San Francisco.
- The the Pacific theatre brought thousands of of servicemen streaming through ports like San Francisco.
- Let's talk about the doctors, the nurses, the servicemen, the mums, the wives, the homemakers, the teachers.
Examples
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An American serviceman who died there took his place today in a place of honor, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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My father was an American serviceman.
Fiction book (2001) -
Married at age 17 to a serviceman just back from the war.
Blog text (13) -
A brave American serviceman is left behind.
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We have an American serviceman.
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God bless every serviceman or woman who has served our country.
Blog text (11) -
Her father, Charlie R. Miller, was a U.S. serviceman stationed there.
Academic text (1997) -
An American serviceman was killed on the Northolt overpass.
Fiction book (1996) -
A Hero's Welcome is a candid photo of a serviceman being reunited with his family.
Academic text (2005) -
Every serviceman in the unit was trained to respond quickly to emergencies.
Synonyms
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3.4
A person who serves in the armed forces, like a soldier
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2.0
A man who serves in the army or other armed forces
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3.4
A person who works in the army or navy and wears a uniform
Antonyms
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Serviceman is made from service and man. Service means 'working for others' or 'serving', and in English it also means 'military service', so a serviceman is a 'man who serves' in the armed forces.