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foot soldier Definition

foot soldier

noun

  1. a soldier who moves and fights largely on foot; infantryman
  2. a person who does the hard or routine work at the lowest levels of an organization, group, etc.

foot soldier Synonyms

foot soldier

n.

infantryman, trooper, regular; see soldier.

foot soldier Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

only: The emperor sent not only foot soldiers but cavalry as well.