plural rangers
1
a
: a person in charge of managing and protecting part of a public forest
She's now a ranger at a national forest in Montana.
called also forest ranger
b
: a person in charge of managing and protecting part of a national park
We were fortunate enough to get a tour from a ranger when we visited Yellowstone National Park.
called also park ranger
2
: a soldier in the U.S. Army who has special training especially in fighting at close range
3
British
: a girl between the ages of 14 and 19 who is a member of the Girl Guides organization
called also Ranger Guide
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“Ranger.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/ranger. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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