enlisted man

noun
UK: /ɪnˈlɪstɪd mæn/
US: /ɪnˈlɪstɪd mæn/

  1. A man who has joined the armed forces (such as the army or navy) and is not an officer.

    1. The enlisted man cleaned his rifle every day at the base.
    2. The sergeant major's speech motivated every enlisted man in the platoon to strive for excellence.

Synonyms

ranker soldier rating private serviceman
enlisted man adjective

  1. Refers to a man who is part of the enlisted ranks in the military, not holding a commissioned officer position.

    1. Every enlisted man reported for duty at 0600 hours sharp.
    2. The respect between the officer and the enlisted man was crucial for mission success.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "enlisted man" is /ɪnˈlɪstɪd mæn/ in British English and /ɪnˈlɪstɪd mæn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "enlisted man": ranker, soldier, rating, private, serviceman.

Example usage of "enlisted man": "The enlisted man cleaned his rifle every day at the base.". More examples on the page.