ranger

Meaning

Noun

1. One who ranges; a rover.
2. One who ranges; a rover.
3. A keeper, guardian, or soldier who ranges over a region (generally of wilderness) to protect the area or enforce the law.
4. (obsolete) That which separates or arranges; a sieve.
5. A dog that beats the ground in search of game.
6. In some modern armies, an elite soldier, similar to special forces but often operating in larger units.
7. A warrior character, often with wilderness and stealth skill, who typically travels the countryside.
8. A character skilled in the use of ranged weapons.

Verb

To work as a ranger.

Synonyms

commando

gamekeeper

forest warden

forester

forest ranger

forestry officer

wanderer

fire warden

forest fire fighter

irregular

nomad

rover

tramp

waler

forest ranger

warden

woodman

forest-guard

forest officer

constable

Girl Guide

jackfish

blue trevally

cavalley

crevalley

rangewood

ringewood

guelly jack

longsnout trevally

pig ulua

thicklipped jack

toothed trevally

white kingfish

spelled waler

girl scout

guerilla

guerrilla

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɹeɪnd͡ʒə(ɹ)/

Etymology

From range (verb) + -er.