Definition of the word private soldier

Pronunciation of vocabulary private soldier

private soldiernoun

lính tư nhân

/ˌpraɪvət ˈsəʊldʒə(r)//ˌpraɪvət ˈsəʊldʒər/

Origin of the word private soldier

The term "private soldier" originated during the English Civil War in the 17th century. At that time, soldiers in the army were usually paid for their service out of the funds provided by private individuals or groups, known as "governors" or "captains." These individuals would raise their own troops, known as "regiments," and were responsible for paying and equipping them. In this system, the soldiers themselves had no direct involvement in the financing of the army. They received a regular salary or "pay," but the amount was often meager and not enough to cover their expenses. As a result, these soldiers were called "privates" to emphasize their lower social status and the fact that they did not have any financial involvement in the army's operations. The word "soldier" also has a long history of use, dating back to the Roman era. It comes from the Old French word "soudier," which means "sold" or "mercenary." The term "private" in the context of a soldier refers to the fact that these individuals served as rank-and-file soldiers, as opposed to being officers or non-commissioned officers who held specific ranks and duties. Over time, the role of private soldiers in the military has evolved, and the term has taken on additional meanings. Today, a "private soldier" refers to any enlisted member of a modern armed force, as opposed to an officer, warrant officer, or non-commissioned officer. These soldiers typically serve as infantry, tank crew, artillery, or support personnel, carrying out the majority of the frontline combat duties in the military.

Example of vocabulary private soldiernamespace

  • During the war, John served as a private soldier in the infantry regiment.

    Trong chiến tranh, John phục vụ với tư cách là một người lính bình thường trong trung đoàn bộ binh.

  • His father was a retired private soldier who had seen combat in multiple wars.

    Cha ông là một cựu chiến binh đã từng tham gia chiến đấu trong nhiều cuộc chiến tranh.

  • The private soldier received a medal for his bravery on the battlefield.

    Người lính này đã được trao tặng huy chương vì lòng dũng cảm trên chiến trường.

  • The private soldier's life expectancy was short due to the dangerous conditions he faced on the front lines.

    Tuổi thọ của người lính này rất ngắn vì những điều kiện nguy hiểm mà họ phải đối mặt ở tiền tuyến.

  • As a private soldier, Sarah trained for months to learn how to handle a range of weapons.

    Là một người lính bình thường, Sarah đã được huấn luyện trong nhiều tháng để học cách sử dụng nhiều loại vũ khí.

  • The private soldier's duty was to follow the orders of his superior officers and carry out their commands.

    Nhiệm vụ của người lính là tuân theo lệnh của sĩ quan cấp trên và thực hiện nhiệm vụ.

  • After serving as a private soldier for several years, James was promoted to the rank of sergeant.

    Sau khi phục vụ với tư cách là một người lính trong nhiều năm, James được thăng cấp lên trung sĩ.

  • The private soldier's pay was modest, leaving him with little disposable income.

    Mức lương của người lính này khá khiêm tốn, khiến anh ta không có nhiều thu nhập khả dụng.

  • The private soldier's letters home often detailed the hardships he faced in the trenches.

    Những lá thư gửi về nhà của người lính thường kể chi tiết về những khó khăn mà anh phải đối mặt trong chiến hào.

  • Despite the challenges of being a private soldier, many saw it as an honorable way to serve their country.

    Bất chấp những thách thức khi trở thành một người lính, nhiều người coi đó là cách đáng trân trọng để phục vụ đất nước.

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