volunteer — [väl΄ən tir′] n. [earlier voluntier < obs. Fr voluntaire < L (miles)voluntarius,VOLUNTARY (soldier)] 1. a person who chooses freely to do or offer to do something 2. a person who chooses freely to enter naval or military service, without… … English World dictionary
soldier — [n] person serving in military airforce member, cadet, cavalryperson, commando, conscript, draftee, enlisted person, fighter, GI*, Green Beret, guard, guerrilla, gunner, infantry, infantryperson, marine, mercenary, military person, musketeer,… … New thesaurus
volunteer — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 sb who offers to do sth ADJECTIVE ▪ unpaid ▪ The office is staffed by unpaid volunteers. ▪ full time, part time ▪ committed, dedicated … Collocations dictionary
soldier — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ brave, fine, good, great ▪ The president paid tribute to the brave soldiers who had lost their lives. ▪ trained ▪ experienced … Collocations dictionary
soldier — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. warrior, fighting man. See combatant. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. warrior, fighter, fighting man, private, officer, enlisted man, enlisted woman, volunteer, conscript, commando, mercenary, musketeer,… … English dictionary for students
volunteer — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. enlister; offerer. v. enlist; offer, proffer; give, donate. See will, undertaking. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. enlistee, enlisted man, voluntary soldier, unpaid worker, charity worker, missionary, aide. v … English dictionary for students
People's Volunteer Army — The Chinese People s Volunteer Army (PVA or CPV) (simplified Chinese: 中国人民志愿军; traditional Chinese: 中國人民志願 … Wikipedia
The Good Soldier Švejk — The title of this article contains the character Š. Where it is unavailable or not desired, the name may be represented as The Good Soldier Svejk. The Good Soldier Švejk … Wikipedia
54th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry — The 54th Massachusetts at the Second Battle of Fort Wagner, July 18, 1863 … Wikipedia
11th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment — Infobox Military Unit unit name= 11th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry caption=11th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment at Camp Lincoln on the heights opposite the Washington Navy Yard [Randall (1960), p. 245.] dates= May 7, 1861 ndash; June … Wikipedia