Serviceman

Serviceman

The term "serviceman", alternatively "service member", refers to an enlisted individual in the armed forces. More generally, the term can be applied to officers as well. For more information see:

*Soldier
*Sailor or Seaman
*Airman
*Marine (military)


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  • serviceman — [[t]sɜ͟ː(r)vɪsmən[/t]] servicemen N COUNT A serviceman is a man who is in the army, navy, or air force …   English dictionary

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  • serviceman — noun Date: 1899 1. a male member of the armed forces 2. a man employed to repair or maintain equipment 3. a gas station attendant …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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