Ranger

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈɹeɪndÊ’É™(ɹ)/
• US IPA: /ˈɹeɪndÊ’Éš/
• Rhymes: -eɪndÊ’É™(ɹ)

Origin

From the verb range + -er.

Full definition of ranger

Noun

1. One who ranges; a rover.
1. A roving robber; one who seeks plunder.
2. A keeper, guardian, or soldier who ranges over a region (generally of wilderness) to protect the area or enforce the law.
3. (obsolete) That which separates or arranges; a sieve.
• HollandThe tamis ranger.
4. A dog that beats the ground in search of game.
5. (role-playing games) A character skilled in the use of ranged weapon.

Anagrams

• garner