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Cavalryman vs Trooper - What's the difference?

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Trooper is a synonym of cavalryman.



As nouns the difference between cavalryman and trooper

is that cavalryman is a soldier in the cavalry while trooper is a soldier of private rank in cavalry or armour. Abbreviated Tpr.

cavalryman

English

Noun

(cavalrymen)
  • A soldier in the cavalry.

    • See also

    * spahi

    trooper

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (military) A soldier of private rank in cavalry or armour. Abbreviated Tpr.
  • A cavalry horse; charger.
  • A soldier.
  • (British) A troopship.
  • (US) A state trooper.
  • One who endures adversity or hardship with an attitude of stoicism and persistence.
    • He was a real trooper about taking care of the kids for the weekend.

    Synonyms

    * (military) cavalryman, horse soldier, crewman, armoured soldier, armored soldier * (military) zipperhead (Canadian military slang) * (person able to endure hardship) survivor, tough cookie

    Derived terms

    * swear like a trooper

    Related terms

    * trouper

    References

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