Warrior
/ˈwɔːr.i.ər/noun
A person skilled in combat or warfare, often serving in an army.
Did you know?The word 'warrior' shares its roots with the concept of 'waging' war, linking it to ancient rituals of conflict and honor.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wer-
“to perceive, to be alert or cautious”
Old English
Old English
werre
“a state of conflict or battle”
Old French
Old French
werre
“war, conflict, strife”
14th Century
Middle English
werior
“one who wages war, a fighter or combatant”
Modern English
English
warrior
“a person engaged in warfare, especially one experienced in combat”