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ex-servicewoman

ex-servicewoman

6.3
A woman who used to serve in the military
  • noun
  • /ˌɛksˈsɜrvɪsˌwʊmən/
  • UK
translation icon : veterana
  • As an ex-servicewoman, she helps other veterans adapt to civilian life.

Examples

  • Many employers seek the skills that an ex-servicewoman can bring to the workplace.

  • Many ex-servicewomen face challenges after leaving the military.

  • The award was given to an ex-servicewoman for her dedication to charity work.

  • The ex-servicewoman spoke at the veteran's event.

  • As an ex-servicewoman, she helps other veterans adapt to civilian life.

  • Many employers seek the skills that an ex-servicewoman can bring to the workplace.

  • Many ex-servicewomen face challenges after leaving the military.

Synonyms

veteran
vsex-servicewoman
355 3.3

A person who served in the military, often in a war

is the female term for someone who previously served in the armed forces
vet
vsex-servicewoman
  • Informal
134 4.5

A person who served in the armed forces often during a war

is the female term for someone who previously served in the armed forces

Surface Forms

ex-servicewoman singular
ex-servicewomen plural

Morphology

ex-servicewoman = servicewoman (semi-transparent) = ex + service + woman

The prefix 'ex-' straightforwardly adds the meaning 'former' to 'servicewoman'.

Etymology

Ex-servicewoman breaks into ex- ('former'), service ('to serve' or 'military duty') and woman ('adult female'), so it means a woman who used to serve in the armed forces.