Synonyms for

Infantry

Verb / ˈɪnfʌntri: / Another word for infantry — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Infantry refers to soldiers who fight on foot, especially as opposed to cavalry or other mounted troops.

Synonyms & similar words

foot infanterie soldiery troops army military combatants fighters warriors grunts GI's privates ranks infantrymen infantries militiamen militia paramilitary

Synonyms by register

Formal

foot soldiers ground troops light troops

Informal

grunts footsloggers

Literary

legion host

Antonyms

cavalry air force navy artillery marines special forces

Common collocations

  • infantry division
  • infantry regiment
  • light infantry
  • heavy infantry
  • infantry attack
  • infantry support
  • infantry battalion

Word family

noun infantry
adjective infantry

Usage note

Infantry refers to soldiers who fight on foot, often in contrast to cavalry or air support. It is a military term and generally used in formal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The infantry was sent to the front lines to defend their country.
  2. My grandfather served in the infantry during World War II.
  3. The enemy's cavalry charged towards the infantry, but they were quickly defeated.
  4. The infantry's job is to advance on the enemy and capture their territory.
  5. The infantrymen were exhausted after marching for hours in the hot sun.

Quotes

  • "Infantry, artillery, and cavalry are but instruments of a nation's power." - Frederick the Great
  • "The deadliest weapon in the world is a Marine and his rifle." - General John Pershing
  • "The infantry doesn't change. We're the only arm that hasn't changed. The infantry doesn't change." - General James Mattis

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