De infanterie
Example: De infanterie marcheerde door het bos tijdens de oefening.
Definition
"De infanterie" refers to soldiers who fight on foot, forming the main land combat force in an army. These troops are trained to engage in ground battles, often marching and maneuvering through various terrains during military operations or exercises.
Etymology
The term "de infanterie" comes from the Dutch language, derived from the Latin word 'infans,' meaning 'infant' or 'child,' which was adapted in military contexts to refer to foot soldiers who were originally younger or less experienced troops. Over time, it evolved to signify the main body of foot soldiers in an army.
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"De infanterie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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