Cavalrymen: meaning, definitions and examples

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cavalrymen

 

[ หˆkรฆvษ™lriหŒmษ›n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military unit

Cavalrymen are soldiers who are trained and equipped to fight on horseback. Historically, they played a significant role in warfare, especially before the widespread use of mechanized vehicles. Their duties often included reconnaissance, flanking movements, and engaging in direct combat. The cavalry was renowned for its speed and mobility, allowing it to outmaneuver infantry units in many conflicts.

Synonyms

cavalry, horse soldiers, mounted troops.

Examples of usage

  • The cavalrymen charged into battle, their horses thundering across the plain.
  • Cavalrymen were essential during the cavalry's peak, providing vital support to infantry forces.
  • In ancient times, cavalrymen were often the elite troops of an army.

Translations

Translations of the word "cavalrymen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cavaleiros

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅเคกเคผเคธเคตเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Reiter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kavaleri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะฒะฐะปะตั€ะธัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kawalerzyล›ci

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้จŽๅ…ต

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cavaliers

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caballeros

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผvari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๋ณ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฑุณุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jezdeci

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jazdci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ช‘ๅ…ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kavalirji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hestamenn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั‚า›ั‹ัˆั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒจแƒ™แƒแƒ แƒแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cavaleri

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caballeros

Etymology

The term 'cavalryman' originates from the word 'cavalry,' which itself comes from the French word 'cavalerie,' derived from 'chevalier,' meaning knight or horseman. This French term has roots in the Latin word 'caballus,' meaning horse. The concept of cavalry developed during the medieval period when armies began to utilize mounted troops for their speed and tactical advantages. In the 18th and 19th centuries, cavalry played a critical role in numerous military campaigns while evolving into specialized units, including dragoons and hussars. As technology advanced, especially with the introduction of the rifle and, later, mechanization, the traditional role of cavalrymen transformed significantly, leading to their decline in the modern battlefield.