serviceman
|ser-vice-man|
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/ˈsɜrvɪsˌmæn/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɜːvɪsˌmæn/
military member or repair technician
Etymology
Etymology Information
'serviceman' originates from the English word 'service' combined with 'man', where 'service' meant 'the action of helping or doing work for someone'.
Historical Evolution
'serviceman' evolved from the combination of 'service' and 'man' in English, reflecting the role of a person providing service, especially in the military.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a man who provides service', but over time it evolved to specifically refer to a member of the armed forces or a repair technician.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39
