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- pronunciation:
- ji
aI
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
designating standard equipment, apparel, or the like issued to U.S. military personnel (originally an abbreviation for "galvanized iron," and subsequently considered to be an abbreviation for "government issue").
GI rations. |
| definition 2: |
of, typical of, or conforming to the standards set for U.S. military personnel.
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| definition 3: |
(informal) inflexibly insistent on adhering to military customs, practices, and regulations.
He was the most GI of us all. |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
GIs |
| definition: |
a present or former member of the U.S. military, usu. an enlisted soldier.
The place was filled with GIs on leave. |
| related words: |
private |
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