carabinier

/ˌkɛrəbɪˈnɪr/
noun
  1. A soldier who carries a carbine (a short rifle).
    • The museum displayed the uniform and weapon of a French carabinier.
    • In the 19th century, a carabinier was often part of a light cavalry unit.
    • The carabinier rode ahead of the main army with his carbine ready.
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