PoliticsJuly 30, 2026

supersoldier

SOO-per-sold-jer

Definition

A soldier who possesses enhanced physical, mental, or technological capabilities far exceeding those of a standard human, often created through science, genetic modification, or cybernetic augmentation.

Etymology

The word is a compound formed by combining the Latin-derived prefix 'super-' (meaning above, beyond, or over) and the noun 'soldier,' which traces back to the Middle English 'souldiour' and the Latin 'solidus' (the coin used for pay).

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the player character, Master Chief, emphasizing his enhanced status within the game's science-fiction narrative.

Halo: Campaign Evolved review – they don’t make ‘em like this any more

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The Guardian

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