a government official who patrols and protects forests, wildlife, etc
forest ranger in American English
noun
any of the officers employed by the government to supervise the care and preservation of forests, esp. public forests
Word origin
[1820–30]This word is first recorded in the period 1820–30. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: analogue, insider, karma, phonetic, takeoff
Examples of 'forest ranger' in a sentence
forest ranger
When the snows came, I found work with a forest ranger, a man with a gaunt face and steely eyes.
Appiganesi, Lisa DREAMS OF INNOCENCE
Take a guided walk with a forest ranger, hire bikes and explore or simply relax and enjoy the peace and quiet.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
So it wasn't that surprising when she left a career in television to become a forest ranger.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
They were being tackled by 250 firefighters and forest rangers with two water-dumping aircraft.
The Sun (2009)
They then maintain the land, employing local people as forest rangers and workers.
The Sun (2007)
Dusk watch sessions with forest rangers, archery and horse riding are among activities on site.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
At the walking festival, walkers are accompanied by two forest rangers, one at the front and one at the back.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The tiger was finally rescued by forest rangers after they caught it in a fishing net.
The Sun (2010)
Campsite staff and forest rangers post notices and pass on information about recent activity, as will your fellow campers.