ranger

noun

UK /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

US /ˈreɪn.dʒɚ/

A ranger is a person who takes care of a park or forest.

The ranger showed us the best trail through the woods.

SYNONYMS

park keeper forest guard warden caretaker

RELATED WORDS

park forest trail wildlife conservation

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A soldier who patrols and scouts in small groups.

The rangers moved quietly through the hills.

3. A person who roams over a wide area.

As a young ranger, he wandered across the plains.

4. A member of a special police or military force.

The Texas Rangers are a famous law enforcement group.