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I think that you can honour the sacrifices of a common soldier without glorifying war.
Geraldine Brooks

Meaning of "common soldier" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COMMON SOLDIER

common soldier  [ˈkɒmən ˈsəʊldʒə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COMMON SOLDIER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Common soldier is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COMMON SOLDIER


Alger
ˈældʒə
arthralgia
ɑːˈθrældʒə
Bolger
ˈbəʊldʒə
bulger
ˈbʌldʒə
changer
ˈtʃeɪndʒə
charger
ˈtʃɑːdʒə
danger
ˈdeɪndʒə
divulger
daɪˈvʌldʒə
erythromelalgia
ɪˌrɪθrəʊmɛlˈældʒə
ginger
ˈdʒɪndʒə
indulger
ɪnˈdʌldʒə
major
ˈmeɪdʒə
manager
ˈmænɪdʒə
messenger
ˈmɛsɪndʒə
ninja
ˈnɪndʒə
nostalgia
nɒˈstældʒə
procedure
prəˈsiːdʒə
roger
ˈrɒdʒə
soldier
ˈsəʊldʒə
wilja
ˈwɪldʒə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COMMON SOLDIER

common room
common sallow
common salt
common scoter
common seal
common sense
common shelduck
common shrew
common snapping turtle
common snipe
common spoonbill
common spotted orchid
common stock
common storksbill
common swallow
common swift
common time
common toad
common weal
common wintergreen

WORDS THAT END LIKE COMMON SOLDIER

bombardier
brigadier
chocolate soldier
dead soldier
foot soldier
gallant soldier
grenadier
moldier
mouldier
old soldier
private soldier
randier
returned soldier
studier
tin soldier
toy soldier
Unknown Soldier
wagon soldier
water soldier
wieldier

Synonyms and antonyms of common soldier in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «common soldier» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COMMON SOLDIER

Find out the translation of common soldier to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of common soldier from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «common soldier» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

普通士兵
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

soldado común
570 millions of speakers

English

common soldier
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आम सैनिक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جندي المشترك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

рядовой
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

soldado comum
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সাধারণ সৈনিক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

soldat
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Askar biasa
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

gemeiner Soldat
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

兵卒
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

일반 군인
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tentara umum
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người lính chung
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பொதுவான சிப்பாய்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सामान्य सैनिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Ortak asker
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

soldato semplice
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wspólne żołnierz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

рядовий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

soldat comun
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κοινή στρατιώτης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gewone soldaat
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gemensam soldat
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

vanlig soldat
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of common soldier

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COMMON SOLDIER»

The term «common soldier» is regularly used and occupies the 107.732 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COMMON SOLDIER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about common soldier

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2 QUOTES WITH «COMMON SOLDIER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word common soldier.
1
Geraldine Brooks
I think that you can honour the sacrifices of a common soldier without glorifying war.
2
Nostradamus
A common soldier will make an empire, but he will eventually meet his fate and be condemned to the Great Rock.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COMMON SOLDIER»

Discover the use of common soldier in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to common soldier and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Life of Johnny Reb: The Common Soldier of the Confederacy
In a new foreword for this updated edition, Civil War expert James I. Robertson, Jr., explores the exemplary career of Bell Irvin Wiley, who championed the common folk, whom he saw as ensnared in the great conflict of the 1860s.
Bell Irvin Wiley, 2008
2
The Civil War Diary of a Common Soldier: William Wiley of ...
William Wiley was typical of most soldiers who served in the armies of the North and South during the Civil War.
William Wiley, Terrence J. Winschel, 2001
3
Common Soldier: A Civil War Saga
The book tells the story of a common man who felt compelled to do his patriotic duty and enlist in the Union Army during the Civil War.
Paul K. Cashdollar, 2006
4
The Life of Billy Yank: The Common Soldier of the Union
"This wonderfully interesting book is the finest memorial the Union soldier is ever likely to have.... [Wiley] has written about the Northern troops with an admirable objectivity, with sympathy and understanding and profound respect for ...
Bell Irvin Wiley, 2008
5
Mud & Guts: A Look at the Common Soldier of the American ...
Famous author and cartoonist Bill Mauldin's candid and humorous look at the American soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
Bill Mauldin, 1978
6
Above a common soldier: Frank and Mary Clarke in the ...
First published as To Form a More Perfect Union in 1941, this rare volume of Civil War-era letters relates the poignant experiences of an English immigrant in the service of the United States Army as a noncommissioned officer, civilian ...
Charles Francis Clarke, Mary McGowan Clarke, Darlis A. Miller, 1941
7
An Uncommon Soldier: The Civil War Letters of Sarah Rosetta ...
This unique collection of letters offers a firsthand look at the personality and character of a woman who defied convention to take a man's place in the Union army.
Sarah Rosetta Wakeman, Lauren Cook Burgess, Lauren M. Cook, 1994
8
Rank and File: The Common Soldier at Peace and War, 1642-1914
Selected writings of private soldiers, largely British, about their battle experiences or military life.
Tom Henderson McGuffie, 1966
9
"The Foundation of British Strength": National Identity and ...
Steven Schwamenfeld. III. “HARDENED TO MY LOT:” Crime and Punishment in the British Army The victim was a man of the 88th Regiment...As there was no trial , nor proceedings of a court, or sentence read, this man had not even got the ...
Steven Schwamenfeld, 2007
10
The British Soldier in America: A Social History of Military ...
This book is a contribution to our understanding of the eighteenth century and should appeal not only to military historians but also to social and economic historians and to those interested in the history of medicine.
Sylvia R. Frey, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COMMON SOLDIER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term common soldier is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Who is the Dalai Lama? 8 facts to celebrate his 80th birthday
The night he left his country for India, he disguised himself as a common soldier to move through crowds unnoticed. This is an undated photo of ... «USA TODAY, Jul 15»
2
History in the Making
Steve French on "Captain Blackford," Philip Wingert on "James Burton," and John Bagladi on "No Heroes, No Generals: The Common Soldier. «Shepherdstown Chronicle, Jul 15»
3
On the Books: 'The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August' makes you …
Harry always plays a role in WWII, sometimes as a common soldier, sometimes as a mechanic, sometimes as a spy. He cannot change the war. «Wilkes Barre Times-Leader, Jul 15»
4
Independence Day Programs at Chickamauga and Chattanooga …
At Chickamauga Battlefield, a living historian will present a "common soldier" program at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center on ... «WDEF News 12, Jul 15»
5
… Shouldn't we all feel safe under Fame's wings?
... some general on a horse or some politician giving a speech. We are fortunate to have such a unique tribute to the common soldier in our city. «Salisbury Post, Jul 15»
6
Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 E3 preview
Instead of playing as a common soldier that says 'I'm throwing a grenade!' or 'Cover me!', they've been given individual programming, and the ... «3News NZ, Jul 15»
7
Author Ronald Hamilton remembers forgotten hero Brig. General …
“The common soldier fought for Morgan because he was one of them.” Advertisement. At Saratoga, Morgan was still a colonel, in command of ... «Troy Record, Jun 15»
8
Chickamauga to celebrate Independence Day with special programs
At Chickamauga Battlefield, a living historian will present a “common soldier” program at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, Lafayette ... «Northwest Georgia News, Jun 15»
9
Port Jervis Celebrates Stephen Crane
... York—Orange Park was alive with history on June 20 to honor the one-time Port Jervis resident who wrote about a common soldier facing the ... «The Epoch Times, Jun 15»
10
Space warriors test their skills in annual competition
... battle drills, 12-mile ruck march, M9 pistol and M4 rifle weapons qualification, written common Soldier knowledge examination, written essay, ... «Theredstonerocket, Jun 15»

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