fighter
ˈfaɪtər
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Definition of fighter - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
combatperson who engages in physical combat
  • The fighter won the match with a knockout.
brawler combatant warrior
2.
courageperson showing determination against adversity
  • Despite the illness, she remained a fighter.
contender warrior
3.
activismperson who fights for a cause
  • He was known as a fighter for human rights.
combatant warrior
4.
aviationTECH.military aircraft designed for air combatTECH.
  • The fighter flew over the enemy territory.
interceptor jet warplane
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Images of fighter

  • fighter: military aircraft designed for air combat
    military aircraft designed for air combat

Expressions with fighter

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select a character to represent you in a game
Choose your fighter before the match starts.
pilot trained to operate fighter aircraft
The fighter pilot executed a complex maneuver during the airshow..
person who fights for liberation from oppression
The freedom fighter was celebrated for their role in the revolution..
person who fights aggressively without formal training
He became a street fighter after growing up in a tough neighborhood.
person who fights in a cage for sport
The cage fighter won the championship match.
professional trained to combat wildfires
Forest fire fighters undergo rigorous training to handle dangerous situations.

Origin of fighter

Old English, feohtere (warrior)

Terms with fighter included in their meaning

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sports fighter
person who fights as a sport
crime fighter
person who fights or prevents crime
irregular fighter
person in a small group fighting a stronger force
resistance fighter
member of a movement resisting occupation
aviation
engage in a battle between fighter planes
hard fighter
person or thing that is tough and aggressive
fighter history
person who fights in battles, often in the past
fighter
person who engages in noisy fights

Examples of fighter in a sentence

  • As a fighter, she was known for her resilience and strength.
  • He proved to be a fighter during the tough negotiations.
  • The young athlete is a fighter, never giving up.
  • She became a fighter for environmental justice.
  • The community recognized him as a fighter against inequality.
  • The fighter was equipped with the latest radar technology.

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  1. French:combattant, battant, ...
  2. German:Kämpfer, Kämpferin, ...
  3. Italian:combattente, guerriero, ...
  4. Spanish:luchador, luchadora, ...
  5. Portuguese:lutador, combatente, ...
  6. Chinese:战士, 奋斗者, ...
  7. Japanese:ファイター, 闘士, ...
  8. Arabic:مُقَاتِل, مكافِح, ...
  9. Hebrew:לוֹחֵם, לוֹחֶמֶת, ...
  10. Russian:боец, активист, ...
  11. Ukrainian:боєць, борець, ...
  12. Hindi:लड़ाकू, संघर्षकर्ता, ...
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