Meaning
infantry
- soldiers or military units that fight on foot
In a sentence
La fanteria avanzò con prudenza attraverso il terreno aperto.
The infantry advanced cautiously across the open terrain.
Quale ruolo ha svolto la fanteria durante quella famosa battaglia?
What role did the infantry play during that famous battle?
Senza il supporto aereo, la fanteria non poteva difendere la postazione.
Without air support, the infantry could not defend the position.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fanteria | feminine · singular |
| fanterie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Collective noun used primarily in military and historical contexts.