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soldierly

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Soldierly (adj) means Typical of, or fitting for, a soldier.

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Typical of, or fitting for, a soldier.
"His soldierly demeanour stood him good stead in civilian life when vicissitudes would assail him."
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Etymology

Formed from soldier and -ly. Compare soldierlike.

soldierlike warriorlike martial

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What is the meaning of soldierly?
"soldierly" (adj) means typical of, or fitting for, a soldier.
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Other words for "soldierly" include soldierlike, warriorlike, martial.

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