dragooner

/ˈdræɡənər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who commands a dragoon; a dragoon or a member of a dragoon corps.

“The dragooner led the cavalry in the battle.”

2. noun

In the British Army, a junior officer who served as a mounted infantryman, especially in the 18th and 19th centuries.

“During the colonial era, the dragooner played a crucial role in battles against the local tribes.”

Synonyms

  • cavalryman
  • dragoon
  • mounted infantryman

Antonyms

  • foot soldier
  • infantryman