warrior
/ˈwɒriə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈwɔːriər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈwȯr-yər, ˈwȯr-ē-ər ˈwär-ē- also ˈwär-yər/ (ame, mw)
warrior — noun
- warriorsingular
- warriorsplural
1. someone who takes part in battles or wars, particularly a person whose combat ab
someone who takes part in battles or wars, particularly a person whose combat abilities come from training and prior fighting experience — a figure most often linked to historical or traditional societies rather than modern armed forces.
The ancient warrior carried a bronze shield and a long spear into battle.
Minho trained for years to become a warrior like his grandfather had been.
warrior + family role comparison
In the museum, Talia saw the armour worn by warriors from the Song dynasty.
A group of warriors gathered around the fire before the morning attack.
Cyrus read stories about Viking warriors who sailed across the ocean to raid coastal villages.
- soldier
A member of an organised, trained military force; more formal and modern than warrior.
- fighter
Broader term that includes anyone engaged in combat, not necessarily trained or part of a military group.
- combatant
More formal and neutral term for someone taking part in fighting, often used in legal or official contexts.
- civilian
A person who is not a member of a fighting group or military.
文法句型
a warrior
the warriors
用法筆記
In modern military contexts, soldier or fighter is the usual term. Warrior is primarily used for historical, fantasy, or traditional settings.
常見錯誤
2. a person who shows great courage and determination when facing a challenge, comp
a person who shows great courage and determination when facing a challenge, competition, or difficult personal situation, behaving as if fighting in a battle even though no physical combat is involved.
On the basketball court, Sahil was a true warrior who never gave up.
metaphorical use in sports context
Élise fought like a warrior through her illness and never lost hope.
The young lawyer was a courtroom warrior who won every difficult case.
Anong became a warrior for her family's farm when the drought threatened their land.
- quitter
A person who gives up easily, the opposite of someone who fights hard.
文法句型
a warrior
warrior + in/on [context]
用法筆記
Always used metaphorically — there is no literal battle. The context (sports, business, illness, personal struggle) makes the meaning clear. Often appears with a modifier such as a true warrior or a quiet warrior.
常見錯誤
3. someone who works hard over a long period to promote a particular principle or m
someone who works hard over a long period to promote a particular principle or movement in society or politics, aiming to create change or raise public awareness.
Amani is a climate warrior who organises beach clean-up events every weekend.
warrior + for [cause] — environmental context
Christopher became a warrior for workers' rights after seeing unfair treatment at his factory.
Tariq was a human rights warrior who spoke out against injustice in his country.
Ada joined a group of warriors fighting for better healthcare in her community.
- campaigner
Neutral and widely used; focuses on organised effort rather than personal courage.
- activist
Emphasises direct action and public protest more than sustained behind-the-scenes work.
- advocate
Suggests speaking on behalf of others, often in a professional or legal capacity.
- opponent
Someone who is against the cause rather than supporting it.
文法句型
a warrior + for [cause]
用法筆記
Commonly followed by for to specify the cause. The term can be approving (dedicated campaigner) or disapproving (aggressive, intolerant activist), depending on context and speaker attitude. The phrase social justice warrior often carries a negative, mocking tone.