servicewomen

noun

plural of servicewoman
as in servicemen

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  1. servicemen
  2. soldiers
  3. troops
  4. military
Noun
  • At least two British servicemen, the late Capt.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
  • Rivers’ goal is to regenerate the psychic nerves of these shattered servicemen.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Definition of servicemen
Noun
  • The soldiers killed in Jordan were identified by the Defense Department as Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • With 18 deaths and nearly 100 soldiers injured, the Pentagon is also under pressure to address the impact to US troops.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of soldiers
Noun
  • During one particularly violent encounter in June 2024, China Coast Guard personnel brandished axes at Philippine troops and slashed their rubber boats.
    — Ivan Watson, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • Trump met privately with the families of the troops before the transfer ceremony.
    — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 23 July 2026
Definition of troops
Noun
  • The Philippine military later said Chinese ships had used water cannon as well as dangerous navigational techniques to try to block an effort to resupply Philippine fishermen around the shoal.
    — Ivan Watson, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • The American military needs to be ready to defend our country and win any fight that comes our way, but corruption and corporate capture within the Defense Department are eroding that critical readiness.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of military
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