warrior

American  

[wawr-ee-er, wawr-yer, wor-ee-er, wor-yer] / ˈwɔr i ər, ˈwɔr yər, ˈwɒr i ər, ˈwɒr yər /

noun

1. a person engaged or experienced in warfare; soldier.

2. a person who shows or has shown great vigor, courage, or aggressiveness, as in politics or athletics.

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warrior British  

/ ˈwɒrɪə /

noun

1. 1. a person engaged in, experienced in, or devoted to war

   2. ( as modifier )

      a warrior nation

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Other Word Forms

• warriorlike adjective

Etymology

Origin of warrior

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English werreieor, from Old North French; equivalent to war ¹ + -or ²

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Example Sentences

"For too long, this department has sent our best and brightest officers to Harvard, hoping the university would better understand and appreciate our warrior class," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in the statement.

From Barron's

But the most stylish delegation in this global capital of fashion will be the one wearing a cashmere collection inspired by warriors on horseback, nomads in yurts and the strength of history’s most sprawling empire.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the obsessive warrior had more travails to endure.

From The Wall Street Journal

Saint George is widely known as Christianity's most famous dragon slayer and is commonly depicted as a warrior holding a lance.

From Science Daily

Outlander will draw to a close next month after eight seasons and 101 episodes – 12 years after Heughan made his first appearance as Highland warrior Fraser.

From BBC

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