serviceman
Americannoun
plural
servicemen-
a member of the armed forces of a country.
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a person whose occupation is to maintain or repair equipment.
a television serviceman.
noun
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Also called (feminine): servicewoman. a person who serves in the armed services of a country
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a man employed to service and maintain equipment
Gender
See -man.
Etymology
Origin of serviceman
Example Sentences
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Kieran was part of the third generation of servicemen, whose contribution brought the family's tally to over 300 years of combined service.
From BBC
"We will not allow anarchy, and we will not tolerate any harm to IDF servicemen and security forces who carry out their duties with dedication and determination."
From BBC
One group said Thursday it had tricked Russian servicemen by offering to activate their Starlinks for payments, but instead transferred the data it garnered on 2,420 terminals to Ukrainian authorities.
“For our servicemen this is a life buoy, because it ensures constant and fast communication.”
The institution meanwhile offers organised tours and works with military servicemen and displaced Ukrainians who find solace in gardening work.
From Barron's
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