Meaning of the word gi in English

What does gi mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

gi

US /ˌdʒiːˈaɪ/
UK /ˌdʒiːˈaɪ/

Abbreviation

Government Issue (used to refer to a soldier in the US army, or to things supplied to them)

Example:
He was a GI during World War II.
The soldiers wore standard GI uniforms.