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serviceman

|ser/vice/man|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈsɜrvɪsˌmæn/

🇬🇧

/ˈsɜːvɪsˌmæn/

military member or repair technician

Etymology
Etymology Information

'serviceman' originates from the English word 'service' combined with 'man', where 'service' meant 'the action of helping or doing work for someone'.

Historical Evolution

'serviceman' evolved from the combination of 'service' and 'man' in English, reflecting the role of a person providing service, especially in the military.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a man who provides service', but over time it evolved to specifically refer to a member of the armed forces or a repair technician.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a member of the armed forces.

The serviceman was deployed overseas for a peacekeeping mission.

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Noun 2

a person employed to repair or maintain equipment.

The serviceman fixed the broken washing machine.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39