Definition of "ranger" in Anglais

noun

1. One who ranges; a rover.

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.

4. A dog that beats the ground in search of game.

5. (military) In some modern armies, an elite soldier, similar to special forces but often operating in larger units.

6. (literature, roleplaying games) A warrior character, often with wilderness and stealth skill, who typically travels the countryside.

7. (roleplaying games) A character skilled in the use of ranged weapons.

verb

1. (rare, transitive) To work as a ranger.