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Definition of cavalry

cavalry

/ˈkæv.əl.ɹi/
cav · al · ry
Plural:cavalries
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• noun

1

Soldiers or military units who fought on horseback in the past, or in modern armies, troops who operate in fast armored vehicles or helicopters.

Example

"The historical museum features an extensive exhibit on nineteenth-century cavalry uniforms and equestrian equipment."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Cavalry' (mounted troops) is frequently confused in spelling and pronunciation with 'Calvary' (the biblical hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified).

• Nearby Words

cavalierness
cavalla
cavalla river
cavalry
cavalryman
cave
caveat

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century from French cavalerie, from Italian cavalleria, ultimately derived from Late Latin caballus meaning 'horse'. It shares the same root as 'chivalry' and 'cavalier'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cavalry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cavalry
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