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marcher

1 American  
[mahr-cher] / ˈmɑr tʃər /

noun

  1. a person who marches on foot.

    a line of marchers.


marcher 2 American  
[mahr-cher] / ˈmɑr tʃər /

noun

History/Historical.
  1. an inhabitant of, or an officer or lord having jurisdiction over, a march or border territory.


marcher British  
/ ˈmɑːtʃə /

noun

  1. an inhabitant of any of the Marches

    1. a lord governing and defending such a borderland

    2. ( as modifier )

      the marcher lords

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of marcher1

First recorded in 1605–15; march 1 + -er 1

Origin of marcher2

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at march 2, -er 1

Example Sentences

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"It's terrible," said Marlene Leon, 33, another marcher.

From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026

The suffrage coin showed a marcher with a “votes for women” sign.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025

Despite the exhaustion and frustration on display, one marcher allowed herself a note of optimism.

From Reuters ● Nov. 18, 2023

“Today, unfortunately, due to the situation we are facing, salaries don’t cover our basic necessities,” marcher Carmen Troyano, 55, said.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 3, 2022

Each marcher carried a flaming torch, creating a river of light that flowed through the center of Berlin.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

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