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weekend warrior

A part-time soldier, or reservist.

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  • 1956: First known usage
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Such was the pace with which I, and many like me, the so called ‘weekend warriors’ or Territorial Army, were hoisted aboard the Gulf War battle wagon..

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Additional definitions for 'weekend warrior':

weekend warriorA person who indulges in a sport or pastime on an infrequent basis, usually on weekends when work commitments are not present.
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週末戦士

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