infantrywoman
- noun
- /ˌɪnfəntriˈwʊmən/
- As an experienced infantrywoman, she led her squad through challenging terrain.
Examples
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The infantrywoman bravely led her squad into battle.
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The army recently trained its first female infantrywoman for frontline combat duty.
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Many young women aspire to become an infantrywoman and serve their country.
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Many infantrywomen have served with honor throughout history.
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The infantrywoman bravely led her troops during the battle, showcasing her dedication to her unit.
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Each infantrywoman in the regiment trained rigorously to ensure they could handle the demands of combat.
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As an infantrywoman, she faced the same challenges and dangers as her male counterparts on the front lines.
Synonyms
A person who serves in an army and fights for their country
A soldier who fights on foot in the army
A woman who serves in the army or navy
A woman who works in the army or navy
A woman who serves in the military but is not an officer
A woman who is trained to use a rifle, often as a soldier or in shooting sports
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word infantrywoman is made of infantry and woman. Infantry comes from a word like infant meaning 'young' and came to mean soldiers who fight 'on foot', so an infantrywoman is a female soldier who fights on foot.