Serviceman: meaning, definitions and examples
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serviceman
[ ˈsɜːrvɪsˌmæn ]
military role
A serviceman is a member of the armed forces, typically someone who serves in the military. This term often refers specifically to male individuals but can be used generically. Servicemen are tasked with various duties, including combat roles, support, and logistics. Their training prepares them for a wide range of situations and challenges faced in defense of their country.
Synonyms
military personnel, soldier, trooper.
Examples of usage
- The serviceman was deployed overseas for six months.
- Every serviceman takes an oath to protect their country.
- The serviceman received a commendation for bravery in combat.
- Many servicemen are trained in specialized skills.
Translations
Translations of the word "serviceman" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mecânico
- técnico
- prestador de serviços
🇮🇳 सेवक
- सेवा देने वाला
- कर्मचारी
🇩🇪 Servicetechniker
- Dienstleister
- Servicemitarbeiter
🇮🇩 teknisi
- pelayan
- pemandu
🇺🇦 сервісмен
- технік
- обслуговуючий персонал
🇵🇱 pracownik serwisowy
- serwisant
- techniczny
🇯🇵 サービスマン
- 技術者
- サービススタッフ
🇫🇷 technicien
- agent de service
- prestatire de services
🇪🇸 técnico de servicio
- personal de servicio
- mecánico
🇹🇷 servis elemanı
- teknisyen
- hizmetçi
🇰🇷 서비스맨
- 기술자
- 서비스 직원
🇸🇦 فني خدمة
- موظف خدمات
- مقدم خدمة
🇨🇿 servisní technik
- technický pracovník
- zákaznický servis
🇸🇰 servisný technik
- obsluha
- práca v službách
🇨🇳 服务人员
- 技术人员
- 服务员
🇸🇮 servisni delavec
- tehnik
- ponudnik storitev
🇮🇸 þjónustumaður
- tæknimaður
- viðgerðarmaður
🇰🇿 қызметкер
- техник
- қызмет көрсету маманы
🇬🇪 მომსახურე
- ტექნიკოსი
- სერვისის თანამშრომელი
🇦🇿 xidmətçi
- texniki
- xidmət mütəxəssisi
🇲🇽 técnico de servicio
- personal de servicio
- mecánico
Etymology
The term 'serviceman' originated in the early 20th century, combining the word 'service', which implies work or duty performed to benefit others, particularly in a military context, with 'man', indicating an individual who serves. Historically, the use of 'man' in such terms often reflected the gender norms of the time when military service was predominantly male. Over the decades, while the term has retained its usage in a historical and traditional sense for men, there has been a growing awareness and acceptance of women in the armed forces. Thus, in modern contexts, 'serviceman' can sometimes be seen as inclusive of all military service members, regardless of gender, though 'service member' or 'servicelight' might be preferred in neutral language. The role of a serviceman has evolved with advancements in military technology and changes in global warfare, but the core concept remains a commitment to serving and protecting the nation.