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Fusilier

usgb/ˌfjuːzəˈlɪr/Volume
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Military Context

Used to refer to soldiers in specific regiments that traditionally carried rifles.

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The regiment's proud fusiliers stood in formation.
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Historical Use

Fusilier is an old term, so it has a historical tone.

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The museum exhibition displayed uniforms worn by fusiliers.
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National Specificity

Different countries might have various units called fusiliers.

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He learned about the British Royal Fusiliers in history class.
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