Soldier
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Gender Neutral
The term 'soldier' refers to any gender, not just males. Every soldier, whether a man or woman, has to pass basic training.
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Military Rank
A 'soldier' can also imply a person of lower rank, especially in contrast with officers. Private Ryan, the soldier, got an order from his captain.
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Beyond Combat
Soldiers may have roles outside combat, like peacekeeping or disaster aid. Soldiers were deployed to help after the earthquake.