Deceased soldier: meaning, definitions and examples

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deceased soldier

 

[ dɪˈsiːst ˈsoʊldʒər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military

A deceased soldier is a member of the military who has died in the line of duty or due to combat-related injuries. It refers to someone who has made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Synonyms

fallen soldier, martyr.

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Word Description / Examples
deceased soldier

Used in a formal or general context to describe a soldier who has died.

  • The memorial honors every deceased soldier who served in the war.
  • We received news about the deceased soldier last night.

Examples of usage

  • He was honored as a hero for his bravery as a deceased soldier.
  • The families of deceased soldiers receive condolences and support from the government.

Translations

Translations of the word "deceased soldier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 soldado falecido

🇮🇳 मृत सैनिक

🇩🇪 verstorbener Soldat

🇮🇩 prajurit yang meninggal

🇺🇦 померлий солдат

🇵🇱 zmarły żołnierz

🇯🇵 亡くなった兵士

🇫🇷 soldat décédé

🇪🇸 soldado fallecido

🇹🇷 merhum asker

🇰🇷 고인이 된 군인

🇸🇦 جندي متوفى

🇨🇿 zemřelý voják

🇸🇰 zosnulý vojak

🇨🇳 去世的士兵

🇸🇮 pokojni vojak

🇮🇸 látnum hermaður

🇰🇿 қайтыс болған сарбаз

🇬🇪 გარდაცვლილი ჯარისკაცი

🇦🇿 vəfat etmiş əsgər

🇲🇽 soldado fallecido

Etymology

The term 'deceased soldier' dates back to the early days of organized military forces. Throughout history, soldiers have faced the risk of death in battle, and the term has been used to honor and remember those who have fallen. The concept of honoring deceased soldiers with ceremonies and memorials has been a long-standing tradition in many cultures.