Meaning & use

warrior

noun·Everyday

A person experienced or skilled in fighting, especially as part of an army or in earlier historical times.

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The novel follows a young warrior training to defend his village.

Ancient warriors carried shields and swords as they marched into battle.

A note on using this word

Warrior often evokes a historical or heroic image, unlike the more modern and neutral term soldier.

Words with a similar meaning

fightersoldier

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