ranger
word
/ˈɹeɪndʒɝ/
RAYN-jur
/ɹˈeɪndʒɐ/
RAYN-juh
Definition
A ranger is a person whose job is to protect and take care of a forest, park, or other natural area. In some contexts, it can also mean a member of a special military force.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly, 'ranger' means someone working in nature protection, especially in national parks and forests. The military meaning appears in names like 'Army Ranger'. Common phrases include 'park ranger' and 'forest ranger'.
Spanish: guardabosquesPortuguese (BR): guarda florestal - guarda-parquePortuguese (PT): guarda-florestal - guarda-parqueChinese (Simplified): 护林员 - 护林官Chinese (Traditional): 護林員 - 護林官Hindi: वनरक्षक - पार्क रेंजरArabic: حارس الغابة - حارس المتنزهBengali: রেঞ্জার - বন কর্মকর্তা - পার্ক রক্ষকRussian: рейнджер - лесник - работник паркаJapanese: レンジャー - 森林警備隊員 - パークレンジャーVietnamese: kiểm lâm - nhân viên kiểm lâm - lính biệt kíchKorean: 레인저 - 삼림 경비원 - 공원 관리자Turkish: korucu - orman görevlisi - park görevlisi - komandolar (askeri)Urdu: رینجر - جنگل کا محافظ - پارک رینجرIndonesian: penjaga hutan - petugas taman - ranger (militer)
Example Sentences
The ranger told us not to feed the animals, even the friendly ones.
natural
My uncle works as a park ranger.
basic
The ranger showed us the safest trail in the park.
basic
A ranger checked our camping permit.
basic
If you see a bear, call a ranger right away.
natural
She trained for years before becoming an Army Ranger.
natural