Soldier/ˈsəʊldʒər/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Gender Neutral The term 'soldier' refers to any gender, not just males. Every soldier, whether a man or woman, has to pass basic training. Pro Tip 2/3Military Rank A 'soldier' can also imply a person of lower rank, especially in contrast with officers. Private Ryan, the soldier, got an order from his captain. Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Combat Soldiers may have roles outside combat, like peacekeeping or disaster aid. Soldiers were deployed to help after the earthquake.