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soldiery

[ sohl-juh-ree ]
/ ˈsoʊl dʒə ri /
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noun, plural sol·dier·ies for 2.
soldiers collectively.
a body of soldiers.
military training or skill.
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Origin of soldiery

First recorded in 1560–70; soldier + -ry

Words nearby soldiery

soldier orchid, soldier settlement, soldier's heart, soldiers' home, Soldier's Medal, soldiery, soldo, sold-out, sole, sole-charge school, solecism
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Words related to soldiery

artillery, battalion, command, company, corps, infantry, squad, troops, army, force, navy, service, armed forces, contingent, crew, delegation, gang, military, party, servicemen

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British Dictionary definitions for soldiery

soldiery
/ (ˈsəʊldʒərɪ) /
noun plural -dieries
soldiers collectively
a group of soldiers
the profession of being a soldier
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