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warrior Definition

war·rior (wôryər, -ē ər)

noun

a person taking part or experienced in conflict, esp. war; soldier

Etymology: ME werreour < NormFr < werrier, to make war < werre, war

warrior Synonyms

warrior

n.

soldier, knight, fighter, hero, combatant, conscript, battler, enlisted personnel.

warrior Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • slay: According to Norse mythology, Valhalla was a palace roofed with shields, wherein lived the bravest of the slain Norse warriors.
  • depict: More business quot jazz films in and middle parts paintings depict warriors.

Preposition: with

spear: Gave me the giggles, as she was practicing being a viking warrior with a spear [ bamboo cane!

Adjective modifier

  • mighty: These range from the mighty warrior to the healing hands of the monk, with several magical classes in between.
  • fearsome: Then the cup was handed over by a fearsome warrior.
  • fierce: The men on both sides were fierce, brave warriors.
  • fearless: I thought you were a man of honor, integrity, a fearless warrior, ready and eager to defend our country.
  • brave: The men on both sides were fierce, brave warriors.
  • valiant: Ethelred was a valiant warrior who took up the struggle against them with renewed vigor.

Modifies a noun

  • aristocracy: The Scottish Clans comprised an agricultural peasantry dominated by a warrior aristocracy.
  • monk: The Knights Templar The Knights Templar were an order of warrior monks, originally formed to give pilgrims protection in the Holy Land.
  • princess: If you're playing a stereotype ( warrior princess, anyone?
  • queen: I read today that the last resting place of the warrior queen Boudica could be under a hamburger café in the Midlands.
  • goddess: With her helmet on, she is a warrior goddess with a difference!
  • king: They're now going to find Him a warrior King.

Noun used with modifier

  • terracotta: A crew of about for good reason of terracotta warriors is able to.
  • samurai: A samurai warrior armed with feudal weaponry would not last long against the missiles, tanks, etc. employed by their modern counterparts.
  • eco: Little Green Radicals is a NEW range for rambunctious little eco warriors who want to change the world!
  • Viking: Viking warriors from Scandinavia began to attack the coasts of western Europe toward the end of the eighth century.
  • pagan: If a " Viking " is a marauding pagan warrior, then the idea of a " Viking woman " would be unthinkable.