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infantry

Pronunciation: [ˈɪnfəntri]

Word

Context: "military"

(noun) a group of soldiers who fight on foot. Infantry is important in an army because these soldiers go directly into battle to protect and serve.

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The infantry bravely charged forward to defend their country.

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The infantry did not retreat, despite being outnumbered by the enemy.

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What role does infantry play in a military operation?

Context: "historical"

(noun) It can also refer to foot soldiers from the past, especially in older armies. These soldiers often wore heavy armor and fought in battles long ago.

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The history book described how the infantry fought in the ancient wars.

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The cavalry was much faster than the infantry, which often struggled to keep up.

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How did the infantry change from historical times to now?

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