often attributive
: a person engaged or experienced in warfare
broadly
: a person engaged in some struggle or conflict
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a proud and brave warrior
a program of tough training and discipline that turns untried civilians into warriors
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Christopher R. Marsicano, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Christopher R. Marsicano, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
When that pitch was discarded, Nick Cave was brought in to try a more ambitious approach, a fantasy version in which Maximus returned as an immortal warrior who would reappear at major moments throughout history, all the way up to World War II.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
What might feel like a generic nonstop action movie sets itself apart when a clan of trans warriors enters the picture.
—Samantha Allen, Them, 20 Nov. 2024
Older kids and teenagers often enjoy spear-throwing with a Maasai warrior, horseback riding, hot-air balloon rides, and canoeing in the Okavango Delta.
—Maija De Rijk-Uys, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Warrior.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warrior. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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warrior
noun
war·rior
ˈwȯr-yər 
ˈwȯr-ē-ər,
ˈwär-ē-
: a person who is or has been in warfare
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