marcher

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: eine Person, die in einem Grenzgebiet lebt, jemand, der in gemessenem oder feierlichem Schritt geht, oder ein Soldat, der zu Fuß mit leichten Schusswaffen kämpft.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a person who lives in a border district, someone who walks with a regular or stately step, or a soldier who fights on foot with small arms.

1. Border inhabitantC1formal

   A person who lives in a frontier or border district, often associated with medieval territories.

   Grenzbewohner

   • The marchers of the Welsh Marches enjoyed special legal privileges.
   • In medieval times, a marcher lord governed the borderlands.
   • The local marcher communities developed a distinct culture.

   Synonymebordererfrontiersman

2. Walker in a processionB1informal

   A person who walks in a regular, steady, or stately manner, especially as part of a parade or protest march.

   Teilnehmer eines Marsches

   • The marchers carried banners and chanted slogans.
   • Thousands of marchers filled the main street during the demonstration.
   • He joined the marchers in solidarity with the cause.

   Synonymedemonstratorparaderprotester

3. Foot soldierB2formal

   A soldier who fights on foot, equipped with small arms, as opposed to cavalry or artillery.

   Fußsoldat

   • The marchers advanced under heavy fire from the enemy.
   • He served as a marcher in the infantry regiment.
   • The general praised the courage of the marchers in the battle.

   Synonymefoot soldierfootmangruntinfantryman