someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
"After years as a warrior, he returned home to live peacefully among his family."
A person who is actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare; a soldier or combatant.
"The veteran warrior charged forward into the thick of the enemy lines to secure victory."
In plain English: A warrior is someone who fights bravely, either for their country or to protect others from harm.
"The warrior charged forward to protect his village from the invaders."
Usage: Use warrior to describe someone with the specific role of fighting in battles rather than general military service as implied by soldier. It often carries connotations of skill and bravery beyond mere participation in armed conflict.
A surname.
"The famous explorer Captain Warrior led his expedition across the Arctic region."
The word warrior entered Middle English as werreour, borrowed from the Anglo-Norman term for a fighter. It ultimately traces back to Proto-Indo-European roots meaning "to mix up or confuse," reflecting its original sense of someone involved in a quarrel rather than just battle.