The infantry
Example: The infantry marched through the forest during the war.
Definition
"The infantry" refers to soldiers or military units who fight primarily on foot. They are the main ground force responsible for engaging the enemy directly, often marching or maneuvering through various terrains such as forests, as in the phrase, "The infantry marched through the forest during the war."
Etymology
The term "the infantry" originates from the Latin word 'infans,' meaning 'infant' or 'young person,' signifying soldiers who were foot soldiers or those considered less experienced. Over time, it evolved in Middle French as 'infanterie,' referring to foot soldiers, and was adopted into English to denote ground troops who fight on foot.
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"The infantry" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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