ranger

Meanings

• noun

  A person whose occupation is to protect and manage a large area of land, often as a game warden or forest ranger.

  - "The ranger patrols the forest to ensure the safety of visitors."
  - "The ranger's job is to protect endangered species and maintain the balance of nature."

• noun

  A person who leads a group, especially one who goes on an expedition or exploration.

  - "The explorers followed their ranger through the dense jungle."
  - "The scout troop elected a new ranger for their camping trip."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹeɪndʒə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ranger
anger , danger , stranger

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Variants

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ranger , rangers , forest ranger , forest rangers , lone ranger , lone rangers , Texas Ranger , Texas Rangers , park ranger

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Etymology

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Old French 'rangier', from 'rang' meaning 'rank' or 'file'. The term was used to describe someone who kept order or arranged things in ranks.

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Trivia

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1. The first game warden in the United States was appointed in 1865 in Yellowstone National Park.

2. The term 'ranger' is also used to describe a type of military soldier, particularly in the British Army.

3. The term 'ranger' is also used to describe a type of cattle herder in some parts of the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. wilderness: The vast, undeveloped area of land that a ranger is responsible for protecting and managing.

2. conservation: The preservation of natural environments and the protection of plant and animal species.

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Culture

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The term 'ranger' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in adventure stories and science fiction. The character of Indiana Jones is a popular example of a ranger-type figure. Rangers are also common in video games and role-playing games.

How to Memorize "ranger"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing a green uniform and carrying a rifle, walking through a forest.
   - Imagine a map with different areas labeled as 'ranger districts'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ranger' with 'protector' or 'guardian'.
   - Think of a ranger as someone who is in charge of a large area of land.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym R-A-N-G-E-R: 'R'esponsible for managing nature, 'A'reas, 'N'ature, 'G'uarding, 'E'nvironments, and 'R'especting all living things.

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