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Soldierly sort of guy? (7)

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I believe the answer is:

regular

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This could be a double definition.

'soldierly sort' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I can't see?

'guy?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'of' is the link.

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(Other definitions for regular that I've seen before include "One present often" , "Habitual or symmetrical" , "Frequent - usual" , "Habitui" , "Full-time soldier" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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