warrior
Americannoun
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a person engaged or experienced in warfare; soldier.
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a person who shows or has shown great vigor, courage, or aggressiveness, as in politics or athletics.
noun
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
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Main character Kliff is a member of the Greymanes, a warrior clan whose members are dispersed around the continent by the rival Black Bears.
From BBC
"These are our children, these are our warriors, they defended us," said Olga, 55, tearing up.
From Barron's
Some employees dressed up as Gallic warriors fighting Roman invaders outside Commerzbank's shareholder meeting last May.
From Barron's
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has likened Israel to a Sparta of the Middle East—a reference to the long-gone warrior nation.
"Sikhs have always been warriors since the dawn of time," he added.
From BBC
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