What is fighter? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of fighter

fighternoun

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/ˈfaɪtə(r)//ˈfaɪtər/

Where does the word fighter come from?

The word "fighter" comes from the Old English word "fīhtan," meaning "to fight." This verb traces back even further to the Proto-Germanic word "fehtan" and ultimately to the Proto-Indo-European root "*peh₂-," meaning "to strike, beat." Over time, "fīhtan" evolved into the noun "fighter," originally referring to a person who engages in combat. Its use has since broadened to encompass any individual who exhibits determination, resilience, and a fighting spirit, whether in a physical or metaphorical sense.

Vocabulary summary fighter

typenoun

meaningwarrior, combatant, fighter, fighter

meaning(US, US meaning) professional boxer

meaningfighter; destroyer

Example of vocabulary fighternamespace

meaning

a fast military plane designed to attack other aircraft

  • a jet fighter/fighter jet
  • a fighter pilot
  • fighter bases
meaning

a person who fights

  • Rebel fighters still control most of the city.
meaning

a person who does not give up hope or admit that they are defeated

  • She’s a fighter—if anyone’s going to finish the course, she will.

Synonyms and related words for fighter

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