/ˈwɒr.i.ə/

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Meaning

A person who fights in wars, especially long ago with a sword or a spear.

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Word origin

From Old North French werreieor, a person who makes war, from werre, the old form of the word war.

Origin
Old North French
Root
werreieor
English cognates
war

Grammar

Gender
Pluralwarriors

Examples

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A "warrior" fights in wars, usually in old stories or history.

trained .

Here "warrior" is a role, like a job.

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The plural is "warriors".

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This word is taught in chapter 21, lesson 10: warrior, stress, vampire and 7 more words.