ex-soldier's
|ex/sol/dier's|
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/ɛks ˈsoʊldʒərz/
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/ɛks ˈsəʊldʒəz/
(ex-soldier)
former military member
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ex-soldier' originates from the prefix 'ex-' meaning 'former' and 'soldier', which comes from the Latin word 'solidus', meaning 'a coin used to pay soldiers'.
Historical Evolution
'ex-soldier' changed from the Old French word 'soudier' and eventually became the modern English word 'soldier'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'soldier' meant 'one who serves in an army', and 'ex-soldier' evolved to mean 'a former member of the armed forces'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
possessive form of 'ex-soldier', referring to something that belongs to or is associated with a former soldier.
The ex-soldier's uniform was neatly folded.
Last updated: 2025/02/08 18:29