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Definition of footsoldier

footsoldier

/ˈfʊtˌsoʊl.dʒɚ/
foot · sol · dier
Plural:footsoldiers
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• noun

1

A dedicated, low-level worker or supporter in an organization, movement, or campaign who carries out essential, routine tasks.

Example

"The success of the grassroots campaign relied heavily on the tireless efforts of its volunteer footsoldiers."

2

A military combatant who marches and serves on foot rather than on horseback or in mechanized vehicles; an infantryman.

Example

"Historians studied the diaries of a medieval footsoldier to better understand daily life during the long campaign."

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• Nearby Words

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