1. military personnel, soldiery, troops - soldiers collectively
   --₁ is a kind of force, personnel
   --₁ is a member of army unit
   --₁ has particulars: cavalry, horse cavalry, horse; garrison
   

   Derived form: verb soldier1

Soldiery

1. Noun - Singular | Plural: soldiers | soldieries

Definition: The group or collective body of soldiers.

Sample Sentence: The soldiery marched in perfect formation, ready for battle.



2. Noun - Singular | Plural: soldiery | soldieries

Definition: The state of being a soldier; the life, occupation, or profession of a soldier.

Sample Sentence: After his retirement, John decided to leave the soldiery behind and pursue a career in teaching.



3. Noun - Uncountable

Definition: The military forces or armed services collectively.

Sample Sentence: The politician promised to increase funding for the soldiery to enhance national security.



4. Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to soldiers or military life; characteristic of soldiers.

Sample Sentence: The soldiery rituals and traditions were deeply ingrained in her family for generations.