cavalryman
cavalryman
Noun
pl: cavalrymen
This term evokes a sense of mobility and prestige, shifting from the romanticized image of a horse-mounted warrior to the technical role of a modern armored vehicle operator. It carries a connotation of speed and reconnaissance, distinguishing the soldier from the slower, stationary nature of infantry.
While the word describes a specific military role, it is used in both historical contexts involving sabers and horses and contemporary contexts involving tanks or armored personnel carriers. The term remains gender-neutral in modern military parlance despite the masculine suffix, though "cavalry soldier" is often preferred in formal reports.
Meanings
Nouncavalryman
Examples
Every experienced cavalryman knows the importance of a sturdy saddle.
History