ranger
/ˈɹeɪndʒə(ɹ)/ · noun
Meaning
- One who ranges; a rover.
- A keeper, guardian, or soldier who ranges over a region (generally of wilderness) to protect the area or enforce the law.
- That which separates or arranges; a sieve.
- A dog that beats the ground in search of game.
- In some modern armies, an elite soldier, similar to special forces but often operating in larger units.
- A warrior character, often with wilderness and stealth skill, who typically travels the countryside.
- To work as a ranger.
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