warrior

[ wawr-ee-er, wawr-yer, wor-ee-er, wor-yer ]

noun

1. a person engaged or experienced in warfare; soldier.
2. a person who shows or has shown great vigor, courage, or aggressiveness, as in politics or athletics.

warrior

/ ˈwɒrɪə /

noun

1. 1. a person engaged in, experienced in, or devoted to war
   2. ( as modifier )

      a warrior nation

Other Words From

• warri·or·like adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of warrior¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English werreieor, from Old North French; equivalent to war ¹ + -or ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of warrior¹

C13: from Old Northern French werreieor, from werre war

Example Sentences

So, museums have started returning human remains from communities such as the Maori tribes of New Zealand, the Mudan warriors of Taiwan, the Aboriginal people of Australia and the Native Hawaiians.

From BBC

“Commissioner Carr is a warrior for Free Speech, and has fought against the regulatory Lawfare that has stifled Americans’ Freedoms, and held back our Economy,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post on Sunday.

From Salon

His off-kilter demeanor looks especially dangerous in scenes he shares with Strong or May, whose Empress is stealthier than the strutting warrior she showcased in “The Witcher.”

From Salon

The fight was living up to all the hype, with Serrano's warrior spirit winning over those fans who may not have already been invested in the chief support.

From BBC

Trump’s novice Defense secretary pick and report of a planned ‘warrior board’ fuel concerns in some circles over the sanctity of the military’s apolitical traditions.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• champion
• fighter
• hero
• soldier