Calvary versus Cavalry

What is the Difference Between Calvary and Cavalry?


When to Use Calvary

Calvary (pronounced kal-va-ree)is used as a proper noun to refer to the hillside outside of ancient Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified.

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    When to Use Cavalry

    The word cavalry (pronounced kav-el-ree) is a word that ordinary writers and speakers seem to relearn every time a new war breaks out.

    A cavalry is a highly mobile army unit using vehicular transport, such as light armor and helicopters.

    Summary

    Do I use cavalry or Calvary? That depends on your sentence, of course. These two words are wholly unrelated, but they often get confused.

    Calvary is a proper noun that refers to the hillside on which Jesus was crucified.

    Cavalry is a group of highly mobile army troops.

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