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

Related Words

• champion
• fighter
• hero
• soldier