First Known Use: 14th century
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warrior
noun, war·rior often attributive \ˈwȯr-yər, ˈwȯr-ē-ər, ˈwär-ē- also ˈwär-yər\
: a person who fights in battles and is known for having courage and skill
Full Definition of WARRIOR
: a man engaged or experienced in warfare; broadly : a person engaged in some struggle or conflict <poverty warriors>
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Origin of WARRIOR
Middle English werreour, from Anglo-French *werreier, guerreier, from warreier, guerreier to wage war, from werre war — more at war
Related to WARRIOR
- Synonyms
- dogface, fighter, legionary, legionnaire, man-at-arms, regular, serviceman, trooper, soldier
- Antonyms
- civilian
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WARRIOR Defined for Kids
warrior
noun war·rior \ˈwȯr-yər, ˈwȯr-ē-ər\
Definition of WARRIOR for Kids
: a person who is or has been in warfare
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