🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Krieger

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈkʁiːɡɐ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Warrior/ˈwɔːr.i.ər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der Krieger führte seine Truppen mutig in die Schlacht."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who fights in battles or engages in warfare, especially as a member of a military force.

    "The warrior bravely led his troops into battle."
  2. 2

    A person who shows great vigor, courage, or aggressiveness in any endeavor.

    "She is a warrior for social justice, advocating tirelessly for change."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'warrior' originates from the Old French term 'werreior', which itself comes from the Latin 'bellator', meaning 'fighter'. The term has evolved through Middle English, reflecting the historical context of feudalism and chivalry where warriors were often knights or soldiers engaged in battle.

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