ranger — a keeper of a park, forest, or area of countryside
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a keeper of a park, forest, or area of countryside
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈreɪndʒər/
Example Sentences
- The ranger caught tourists feeding chips to the bears and gave them a lecture about wildlife safety.
- When the hiker got lost, the experienced ranger found him following a trail of dropped snack wrappers.
- The forest ranger uses GPS technology to monitor wildlife movements.
ranger
NOUN[/ˈreɪndʒər/]
a keeper of a park, forest, or area of countryside
Forest and park keeper
Range-R protects the range — that's what rangers do!
The ranger saves a stranger from danger
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'ranger' meaning 'to arrange' or 'to place in order', derived from 'rang' (rank or row). The meaning evolved to describe someone who ranges over or patrols an area.
Breakdown
range (to roam or patrol over) + -er (one who does) = ranger (one who ranges over or patrols an area)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The ranger caught tourists feeding chips to the bears and gave them a lecture about wildlife safety.”
“When the hiker got lost, the experienced ranger found him following a trail of dropped snack wrappers.”
“The forest ranger uses GPS technology to monitor wildlife movements.”
“Park rangers must complete extensive training in first aid and wilderness survival.”
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