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ranger

/ˈɹeɪndʒə(ɹ)/ · noun

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data