kareivis

Latvian

noun
Definitions
  • soldier, private the first (lowest) rank in the army, a soldier of this rank
  • soldier, warrior in general
  • (figuratively) soldier, fighter for a cause, ideal, etc.

Etymology

Borrowed from Lithuanian kareivis, kareĩvis.

Origin

Lithuanian

kareivis, kareĩvis

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