army volunteer: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    Global Englishneutral
    • A person who volunteers to join the army rather than being conscripted or hired as a professional soldier.

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    • Michael was proud to be an army volunteer, choosing to serve his country willingly.

      Michael estaba orgulloso de ser un voluntario del ejército, eligiendo servir a su país voluntariamente.

    • During the war, many young men became army volunteers instead of waiting to be drafted.

      Durante la guerra, muchos jóvenes se convirtieron en voluntarios del ejército en lugar de esperar a ser reclutados.

    • I will become an army volunteer next year after finishing my studies.

      Me convertiré en voluntario del ejército el próximo año después de terminar mis estudios.

    • She wasn’t conscripted but joined as an army volunteer because she wanted to make a difference.

      Ella no fue reclutada, sino que se unió como voluntaria del ejército porque quería marcar la diferencia.

  • 2.

    British EnglishAmerican Englishformal
    • A member of a volunteer military unit or militia raised from civilian volunteers, especially in historical contexts.

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    • The army volunteer militia played a crucial role in defending the town during the uprising.

      La milicia de voluntarios del ejército jugó un papel crucial en la defensa de la ciudad durante el levantamiento.

    • In the 19th century, many army volunteers formed local units to support national armies.

      En el siglo XIX, muchos voluntarios del ejército formaron unidades locales para apoyar a los ejércitos nacionales.

    • He proudly wore the uniform of an army volunteer during the historical reenactment event.

      Él llevaba orgullosamente el uniforme de voluntario del ejército durante el evento de recreación histórica.

    • The army volunteer battalion was composed entirely of civilians who had signed up to defend their region.

      El batallón de voluntarios del ejército estaba compuesto completamente por civiles que se habían inscrito para defender su región.

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