What is another word for musketeer?

Pronunciation: [mˌʌskɪtˈi͡ə] (IPA)

A musketeer is a soldier armed with a distinctive long-barreled firearm known as a musket. The term originated in the 16th century and has become synonymous with the popular fictional characters of the Three Musketeers. Synonyms for musketeer include fusilier, infantryman, foot soldier, marksman, sharpshooter, and soldier. Each of these terms refers to a soldier who specializes in the use of firearms, particularly the musket. While not all of these synonyms specifically reference the iconic musket weapon, they are all terms associated with soldiers who are skilled at wielding a firearm in battle.

What are the hypernyms for Musketeer?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Musketeer?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the holonyms for Musketeer?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.
  • holonyms for musketeer (as nouns)

What are the opposite words for musketeer?

The word musketeer refers to a soldier armed with a musket, a type of firearm used in the 16th to 18th centuries. The antonyms for musketeer would be unarmed, defenseless, or vulnerable, as a musket was the primary weapon of a musketeer. Other antonyms may include pacifist, non-combatant or civilian, as these individuals do not engage in military combat or are not equipped to do so. Conversely, synonyms for musketeer may include marksman, fighter, or defender, as these terms convey the idea of a skilled warrior armed and ready for battle with a musket in hand.

What are the antonyms for Musketeer?

Usage examples for Musketeer

The other child alleged to the King is that handsome musketeer, who is so like him.
"The Memoirs of Madame de Montespan, Volume VI. Being the Historic Memoirs of the Court of Louis XIV."
Madame La Marquise De Montespan
But, judging from the King's character, which respects, and in some fashion almost admires itself, in everything which proceeds from it, I do not venture to believe in this musketeer.
"The Memoirs of Madame de Montespan, Volume VI. Being the Historic Memoirs of the Court of Louis XIV."
Madame La Marquise De Montespan
For the rest, we shall see and know well if the King does anything for his musketeer.
"The Memoirs of Madame de Montespan, Volume VI. Being the Historic Memoirs of the Court of Louis XIV."
Madame La Marquise De Montespan

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