warrior
gb/wˈɔɹiɚ/ us/wˈɔɹiɚ/
B2
English
~ 7300
harcos, billentyűharcos, igazságharcos, kommenthuszár
NOUN
B2
1
harcos
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a warrior
The novel follows a young warrior who rises to lead his tribe.
A regény egy fiatal harcos történetét követi nyomon, aki végül a törzse vezetője lesz.
Samurai were elite warriors who served powerful lords in feudal Japan.
A szamurájok elit harcosok voltak, akik nagy hatalmú urakat szolgáltak a feudális Japánban.
In the museum we saw armor worn by Viking warriors.
The game lets you create a custom warrior with different weapons and skills.
Stories of ancient warriors often focus on honor, loyalty, and courage.
Learner examples
The warrior rode his horse into battle.
A harcos a lován vágtatott a csatába.
She dressed as a warrior for the school play.
Az iskolai színdarabban harcosnak öltözött.
The movie shows a group of brave warriors.
Many games let you play as a warrior.
They found the grave of an old warrior.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "warrior" for any modern soldier. In everyday modern English, "soldier" is more common for real people in today’s armies, while "warrior" often sounds historical, fantasy-like, or poetic.
Meaning
soldier or fighter, often historical
Collocations
brave warrior
|ancient warrior
|skilled warrior
|warrior culture
|warrior class
|warrior hero
Synonyms
fighter (General word for someone who fights; does not necessarily suggest historical or heroic style like "warrior".)
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soldier (Standard word for someone in a modern army; more neutral and less poetic than "warrior".)
Antonyms
civilian (A person who is not a member of the armed forces, the opposite role of a warrior or soldier.)
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pacifist (Someone who is strongly against war or violence, the opposite in attitude to a warrior.)
Themes
war
|history
|society
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A soldier or fighter, especially a strong and brave one, often from the past.
A soldier or fighter, especially one from a past society or a very brave and skilled combatant.
NOUN
B2
2
harcos
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a [cause] warrior
After years of treatment, she became known in the community as a cancer warrior.
Évekig tartó kezelések után a közösség rákkal bátran küzdő harcosként ismerte.
He’s a real warrior for mental health, always speaking up and supporting others.
Igazi harcosa a mentális egészség ügyének: mindig felemeli a szavát, és támogat másokat.
Parents of children with autism often describe themselves as warriors for their kids’ rights.
Despite many setbacks, the small group of climate warriors kept organizing local campaigns.
The documentary highlights everyday warriors who fight poverty in their neighborhoods.
Learner examples
She is a warrior who never gives up.
Igazi harcos, soha nem adja fel.
He is a cancer warrior and keeps a positive mind.
Harcosként küzd a rákkal, és megőrzi a pozitív hozzáállását.
My mom is a warrior for our family.
They call him a warrior for human rights.
Many quiet warriors work hard to help others.
Common mistake:
Learners may think this always refers to physical fighting. In modern English it is often used metaphorically for emotional, social, or health struggles, usually in a positive or respectful way.
Meaning
person who fights hardship or cause
Collocations
cancer warrior
|mental health warrior
|environmental warrior
|disability warrior
|true warrior
|warrior for justice
Synonyms
fighter (Common positive word for someone who does not give up; slightly less dramatic and metaphorical than "warrior".)
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champion (Focuses more on actively supporting a cause than on personal struggle; often slightly more formal than "warrior".)
Antonyms
quitter (Someone who gives up easily, the opposite of a determined "warrior" in this sense.)
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passive (Describes someone who does not take strong action, contrasting with an active and determined warrior.)
Themes
health
|society
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person who does not give up and fights very hard against a big problem or for something they believe in.
A person who fights with great determination against a serious difficulty, illness, or injustice, or who strongly supports a cause.
NOUN
SLANG
3
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a [topic] warrior
The comment section was full of keyboard warriors attacking anyone who disagreed.
A kommentszekció tele volt billentyűharcosokkal, akik mindenkire rátámadtak, aki nem értett egyet velük.
Some social justice warriors on the platform are quick to shame people for small mistakes.
A platformon néhány önjelölt igazságharcos azonnal megszégyenít másokat a legapróbb hibákért is.
He turns into an online warrior every election season, posting angry threads all night.
Critics say that these road-safety warriors spend more time insulting drivers than changing laws.
Meaning
aggressive, often online campaigner
Collocations
keyboard warrior
|social justice warrior
|online warrior
|Twitter warrior
|armchair warrior
Synonyms
troll (More strongly negative and focused on deliberately causing trouble; "warrior" can also suggest sincere belief, not only provocation.)
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hardliner (Describes a person with very strict, extreme views; less specifically about online arguing than "warrior" in this sense.)
Antonyms
peacemaker (Someone who tries to calm arguments and find agreement, the opposite of an aggressive "warrior" in debates.)
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moderate (A person with more balanced views who avoids extreme or hostile arguing.)
Themes
internet
|society
|conflict
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person, usually online, who argues or fights for ideas in a very strong and often rude way.
A person, often on the internet, who argues or campaigns in a very aggressive, self-righteous, or hostile way.
Grammar
Dictionary form
warrior
IPA
GB/wˈɔɹiɚ/
US/wˈɔɹiɚ/
Syllables & stress
war - ri - or (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (war)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: warrior
- Plural: warriors
Word family
Expressions
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