warrior
Translation
warrior, fighter
Examples
The museum had an exhibition on ancient warriors.
The museum had an exhibition on ancient warriors.
She is a true warrior, fighting against injustice.
She is a true warrior, fighting against injustice.
Grammar Patterns
a warrior for ((sth.)) He was a warrior for social justice.
a warrior against ((sth.)) She was a warrior against poverty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fighter, soldier, combatant
Etymology
From Old French 'guerroieor', from 'guerre' (war). The suffix '-ior' denotes a person who does something. Literally, 'one who wars'.
Memory Tips
The word 'war' is right inside 'warrior'. A warrior is someone who fights in a war.