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auxiliaries

British

/ ɔːɡˈzɪljərɪz, -ˈzɪlə- /

plural noun

foreign or allied troops serving another nation; mercenaries

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Back then, California’s educational poobahs saw computers and typing as auxiliaries to learning instead of the essential skills we view them as today.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2024

The group, made up of 3,530 people - 2,180 combatants and 1,350 auxiliaries - has maintained a bilateral ceasefire with the Colombian government since the beginning of the year.

From Reuters • Apr. 16, 2023

Unison claims serious breaches of safety guidelines are occurring daily due to a lack of nurses, auxiliaries and porters.

From BBC • May 13, 2022

Traditionally only men have been recognized as ordained ministers or bishops, while women have led its Women’s Department, which oversees auxiliaries.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 9, 2021

One’s own soldiers are those composed either of subjects or of citizens or your own dependants; all others are either mercenaries or auxiliaries.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

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