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Word: Federal Soldier

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A federal soldier is a member of the Union Army during the American Civil War, which took place from 1861 to 1865. The Union Army fought to preserve the United States and to end slavery in the southern states.

Usage Instructions:
  • Use "federal soldier" when discussing the American Civil War.
  • The term is specific to the soldiers who fought for the Union (the northern states) as opposed to the Confederate soldiers (the southern states).
Example:
  • "Many federal soldiers showed great bravery during the battles of the Civil War."
Advanced Usage:
  • You might encounter "federal soldiers" in historical discussions, literature, or documentaries about the Civil War. It's often used to highlight the differences between the Union and Confederate forces.
Word Variants:
  • Federalism: A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and smaller political units (like states).
  • Federation: A group of states or regions that come together under a central government.
Different Meanings:
  • The termfederal” can also refer to anything related to a national government, not just soldiers. For example, "federal law" refers to laws made by the national government.
Synonyms:
  • Union soldier
  • Northern soldier
  • Yankee (informal term)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • "Marching to the beat of a different drum": This idiom means to follow one’s own path and not conform to the group, which can be used in contrast to federal soldiers who adhered to the Union's commands during the war.
Summary:

A federal soldier is a key historical term that represents individuals who fought for the Union during the American Civil War.

Noun
  1. a member of the Union Army during the American Civil War

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