CUIRASSIER Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

cuirassier

noun

Definition of cuirassier

as in cavalryman

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civilian

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Noun

On the corners are statues of an infantryman, sailor, artilleryman and cavalryman, each drawn from actual war dead.

— Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
The dismounted cavalryman is targeted in the second pass , leaving his mount unharmed.

— David Hambling, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026

Definition of cavalryman

Noun

At the Battle of White Plains on October 28, 1776, General George Washington’s soldiers were forced to retreat following an attack from a small contingent of British dragoons.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 July 2025
Burgoyne returned to duty as an aging dragoon captain, just in time to win fame at the cannon's mouth in the Seven Years' War, notably in Normandy and Brittany against the French, and on the Tagus River near Lisbon against the Spanish.

— / CBS News, CBS News, 13 June 2025

Definition of dragoon

Noun

Everything inside this zone is visible to drones, which means that any Russian truck, tank, or infantryman seeking to attack new territory is instantly identified and can easily be hit.

— Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
Platner went on to serve three tours there as a Marine infantryman, engaging in close combat in Ramadi and Fallujah.

— Julia Terruso, Time, 21 May 2026

Definition of infantryman

Noun

Plus, the constant convoys of soldiers driving in and out of the base just down the street gave them a sense of security and pride.

— Austin Fast, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Hundreds of army troops, special forces soldiers and police officers were dispatched across the state after the slayings.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of soldier

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