fusileer

/ˈfjuːsɪliər/ or /ˈfjuːzɪliər/

Definitions

1. noun

A fusilier, especially an infantryman in the French Royal Army of the 17th and 18th centuries, equipped with a fusil (a type of musket).

“The regiment of fusiliers played a crucial role in the battle, firing their muskets in unison.”

Synonyms

  • fusilier
  • infantryman
  • soldier

Antonyms

  • general
  • officer