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infantrywoman

infantrywoman

8.1
A woman soldier who fights on foot using a gun
  • noun
  • /ˌɪnfəntriˈwʊmən/
translation icon : infante
  • As an experienced infantrywoman, she led her squad through challenging terrain.

Examples

  • The infantrywoman bravely led her squad into battle.

  • The army recently trained its first female infantrywoman for frontline combat duty.

  • Many young women aspire to become an infantrywoman and serve their country.

  • Many infantrywomen have served with honor throughout history.

  • The infantrywoman bravely led her troops during the battle, showcasing her dedication to her unit.

  • Each infantrywoman in the regiment trained rigorously to ensure they could handle the demands of combat.

  • As an infantrywoman, she faced the same challenges and dangers as her male counterparts on the front lines.

Synonyms

soldier
vsinfantrywoman
1.1

A person who serves in an army and fights for their country

is limited to army members who fight on foot with small arms
infantryman
vsinfantrywoman
6 6.3

A soldier who fights on foot in the army

is the feminine form of that same foot combat role
military woman
vsinfantrywoman
3 3.7

A woman who serves in the army or navy

is specific to army foot combat with small weapons and unit duty
servicewoman
vsinfantrywoman
1 4.3

A woman who works in the army or navy

is the army foot combat position rather than general armed service
enlisted woman
vsinfantrywoman
1 5.0

A woman who serves in the military but is not an officer

is a combat role on foot and not just a rank distinction
riflewoman
vsinfantrywoman
8.0

A woman who is trained to use a rifle, often as a soldier or in shooting sports

is defined by serving in an army foot combat unit using small arms

Surface Forms

infantrywoman singular
infantrywomen plural

Morphology

infantrywoman = infantry + woman (transparent) = infantry + woman

The compound is a direct and predictable combination of 'infantry' + 'woman', denoting a female member of the infantry.

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.