warrior
gb/wˈɔɹiɚ/ us/wˈɔɹiɚ/
B2
Engels
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Zelfstandig naamwoord
B2
entity
1
soldier or fighter, often historical
A soldier or fighter, especially a strong and brave one, often from the past.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] is a warrior
Veelgemaakte fout:
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.
Synoniemen
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".)
Antoniemen
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.)
Woordcombinaties
brave warrior
|ancient warrior
|skilled warrior
|warrior culture
|warrior class
|warrior hero
Thema's
war
|history
|society
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- The novel follows a young warrior who rises to lead his tribe.
- Samurai were elite warriors who served powerful lords in feudal Japan.
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The warrior rode his horse into battle.
- She dressed as a warrior for the school play.
- The movie shows a group of brave warriors.
- Many games let you play as a warrior.
- They found the grave of an old warrior.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B2
entity
2
person who fights hardship or cause
A person who does not give up and fights very hard against a big problem or for something they believe in.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] is a [cause] warrior
Veelgemaakte fout:
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.
Synoniemen
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".)
Antoniemen
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.)
Woordcombinaties
cancer warrior
|mental health warrior
|environmental warrior
|disability warrior
|true warrior
|warrior for justice
Thema's
health
|society
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- After years of treatment, she became known in the community as a cancer warrior.
- He’s a real warrior for mental health, always speaking up and supporting others.
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- She is a warrior who never gives up.
- He is a cancer warrior and keeps a positive mind.
- My mom is a warrior for our family.
- They call him a warrior for human rights.
- Many quiet warriors work hard to help others.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
slang
entity
3
aggressive, often online campaigner
A person, usually online, who argues or fights for ideas in a very strong and often rude way.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] is a [topic] warrior
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
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.)
Woordcombinaties
keyboard warrior
|social justice warrior
|online warrior
|Twitter warrior
|armchair warrior
Thema's
internet
|society
|conflict
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- The comment section was full of keyboard warriors attacking anyone who disagreed.
- Some social justice warriors on the platform are quick to shame people for small mistakes.
- 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.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
warrior
IPA
GB/wˈɔɹiɚ/
US/wˈɔɹiɚ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
war - ri - or (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (war)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: warrior
- Plural: warriors
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