servicemember
servicemember — noun
1. Someone who belongs to one of a country's official military organizations — such
Someone who belongs to one of a country's official military organizations — such as the army, navy, or air force — and whose job is to serve and protect the nation.
Haruto's father is a servicemember stationed at a base in Okinawa.
collocation: stationed at a base
The government provides housing and healthcare for servicemembers and their families.
collocation: provides housing and healthcare for servicemembers
Eshe considered joining the military and becoming a servicemember after university.
As a former servicemember, Talia now works at a centre that helps veterans.
The base commander thanked each servicemember for their work during the flood relief operation.
- soldier
narrower — typically refers to army members, not navy, air force, or marines
- serviceperson
gender-neutral alternative; less common in everyday use
- military personnel
collective term for a group; not used for a single individual
- civilian
a person who is not a member of the armed forces
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Common in news reports and official documents. Used more in American English; British English often uses 'member of the armed forces' or 'service personnel'.