Reg″u‐lar (rĕg″ū̍‐lẽr), n. [LL. regularis: cf. F. régulier. See Regular, a.] 1. (R. C. Ch.) A member of any religious order or community who has taken the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and who has been solemnly recognized by the church. Bp. Fitzpatrick.
2. (Mil.) A soldier belonging to a permanent or standing army; — chiefly used in the plural.