fighter

fight·er

noun \ˈfī-tər\

Definition of FIGHTER

: one that fights: as

a (1) : warrior, soldier (2) : a pugnacious or game individual (3) : ¹boxer 1

b : an airplane of high speed and maneuverability with armament designed to destroy enemy aircraft

Examples of FIGHTER

1. <the debate whether more fighters are needed to bring order to that war-torn country>
2. <a program at the community center for training local youths as fighters>

First Known Use of FIGHTER

13th century

Related to FIGHTER

Synonyms

dogface, soldier, legionary, legionnaire, man-at-arms, regular, serviceman, trooper, warrior

Antonyms

civilian

Related Words

servicewoman; carabineer (or carabinier), cavalier, cavalryman, cuirassier, dragoon; doughboy, footman, foot soldier, grunt, infantryman; commando, raider; jarhead [slang], marine, ranger; artilleryman, cannoneer, gunner, mortarman, musketeer, rifleman; archer, crossbowman; lancer, pikeman, spearman; Confederate, Continental, Federal, GI, guardsman, militiaman, minuteman; counterguerrilla (also counterguerilla), guerrilla (or guerilla), irregular, paramilitary, partisan (also partizan); combatant, noncombatant; lifer, veteran, warhorse; conscript, draftee, enrollee, recruit; reservist; champion, knight; digger [chiefly Australian & New Zealand], gallowglass, gendarme

Rhymes with FIGHTER

biter, blighter, kiter, lighter, miter, niter, plighter, smiter, titer, writer