American English

How to pronounce warrior

nounB1Common word
WOReeer

/ˈwɔ.ɹi.ɚ/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

A person who fights in a war or battle, especially as part of a traditional or historical group.

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Meanings & examples

noun

A person who fights in a war or battle, especially as part of a traditional or historical group.

The warriors defended their village.

Viking warriors traveled by sea.

Common phrases & grammar

ancient warrior · warrior king · fierce warrior · warrior culture

a warrior from + place

the warrior + verb

nounless common

A person who works hard to overcome a serious problem or defend an important cause.

She is a warrior for equal rights.

My grandmother is a true warrior; she never gives up.

Common phrases & grammar

warrior spirit · cancer warrior

a warrior for + cause

a warrior against + problem

Useful expressions

warrior spirit

Courage and determination to keep going in a difficult situation.

Her warrior spirit helped her finish the race.

warrior princess

A princess who fights or is shown as a fighter, often in a story or movie.

The movie follows a warrior princess.

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