warrior
/ˈwɒrɪə
/noun
1(Especially in former times) a brave or experienced soldier or fighter: [as modifier]: the warrior heroes of ancient Greece...
- The kings would go out surrounded by leopards and legions of warriors.
- Our soldiers must be warriors who understand Army Values and can work as part of a team.
- The report spoke with great seriousness of the value of women as soldiers, warriors.
Synonyms
fighter, soldier, fighting man, serviceman, combatant;
brave
2 (also warrior pose) Any of a number of standing poses in yoga in which the legs are held apart and the arms are stretched outwards: I really love the warrior pose—it makes me feel centred and strong...
- Power yoga enthusiasts engage the arms, core and legs in a warrior pose, but the foundational elements begin with the feet.
- Doesn't a warrior pose in the park breathing in fresh air sound like a nice change of pace from the hot yoga studio?
- Alex tried to slowly rotate her body into a warrior yoga pose, but her legs began to tremble, her arms started flailing and she landed with a splash in the pool.
Origin
Middle English: from Old Northern French werreior, variant of Old French guerreior, from guerreier 'make war', from guerre 'war'.