Jan Soldaat

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Etymology[edit]

Literally, “John Soldier”.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌjɑn sɔlˈdaːt/

Proper noun[edit]

Jan Soldaat m

  1. (Netherlands) G.I. Joe, Tommy Atkins (personification of the ordinary soldier).

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