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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.
2.
courageperson showing determination against adversity
- Despite the illness, she remained a fighter.
3.
activismperson who fights for a cause
- He was known as a fighter for human rights.
4.
aviationTECH. military aircraft designed for air combatTECH.
- The fighter flew over the enemy territory.
Images of fighter

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.
military aircraft for air combat powered by jet engines
The jet fighter soared above the battlefield.
fast military aircraft designed for combat
The fighter jet soared above the clouds, ready for its mission.
military aircraft designed for air-to-air combat
The fighter plane engaged the enemy in a high-speed chase..
military aircraft for air-to-air combat
The fighter aircraft engaged the enemy jets.
military aircraft designed to avoid radar detection
The stealth fighter flew undetected over enemy territory.
military unit made of several fighter planes and their crews
The fighter squadron launched at dawn to intercept the incoming bombers.
high-performance aircraft for fighter and bomber roles
The new fighter-bomber can engage multiple targets.
military aircraft for nighttime combat
The night fighter was crucial in the nocturnal battle.
drinks alcohol often and excessively
John was known as the town's booze fighter.
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
tough fighter
strong person prone to violence
sports
blow in boxing that makes a fighter fall
fighter
person skilled in fighting while appearing drunk
warfare
fighter engaging in urban terrorism and sabotage
history
Japanese fighter aircraft from WWII
acr: Street Fighter
popular fighting game series with various characters
military
fighter jet known for speed and agility
acr: fighter-bomber
plane that can fight and drop bombs
aviation
inexperienced, newly trained fighter pilot
military
jet fighter in US military slang
military
fighter plane in military slang
armor
plate protecting a fighter's back
frenzied fighter
person fighting with intense, frenzied energy
acr: basic fighter maneuver
moves pilots use in air fights
competition
fighter or team assigned to the side marked in blue
sports
area of a fight ring marked in blue for one fighter
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.
During the airshow, the fighter demonstrated impressive maneuvers.
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- French:combattant, battant, ...
- German:Kämpfer, Kämpferin, ...
- Italian:combattente, guerriero, ...
- Spanish:luchador, luchadora, ...
- Portuguese:lutador, combatente, ...
- Chinese:战士, 奋斗者, ...
- Japanese:ファイター, 闘士, ...
- Arabic:مُقَاتِل, مكافِح, ...
- Hebrew:לוֹחֵם, לוֹחֶמֶת, ...
- Russian:боец, активист, ...
- Ukrainian:боєць, борець, ...
- Hindi:लड़ाकू, संघर्षकर्ता, ...
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