fusilier

fu·sil·ier

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fyoo-zuh-leer]
- /ˌfyu zəˈlɪər/
- /ˌfjuː.zə.ˈlɪə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fyoo-zuh-leer]
- /ˌfyu zəˈlɪər/

Definitions of fusilier word

noun fusilier a member of a British regiment formerly armed with fusils. 1
noun fusilier A member of any of several British regiments formerly armed with fusils. 1
noun fusilier regimental soldier 1
noun fusilier (formerly) an infantryman armed with a light musket 0
noun fusilier a soldier, esp a private, serving in any of certain British or other infantry regiments 0
noun fusilier (pl; cap. when part of a name) 0

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Origin of fusilier

First appearance:

before 1670

One of the 47% oldest English words

From French, dating back to 1670-80; See origin at fusil1, -ier2

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Parts of speech for Fusilier

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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fusilier popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for fusilier

noun fusilier

gunner — a person who operates a gun or cannon.

Just one Synonym for fusilier