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Definition of cavalryman

cavalryman

/ˈkæv.əl.ri.mən/
cav · al · ry · man
Plural:cavalrymen
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• noun

1

A soldier who serves in the cavalry, historically fighting on horseback and in modern times operating in armored or motorized units.

Example

"The museum exhibit featured the preserved uniform and saddle of a nineteenth-century cavalryman."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'cavalry' (from Italian 'cavalleria', ultimately from Late Latin 'caballus' meaning 'horse') and 'man' (from Old English 'mann').

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