soldiery

== English == === Etymology === From soldier + -y. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈsəʊldʒəɹi/ === Noun === soldiery (plural soldieries) Soldiers considered as a group. The profession or skill of being a soldier. ==== Synonyms ==== (soldiers considered as a group): military personnel, troops ==== Derived terms ==== footsoldiery ==== Translations ====