Ranger

/ˈreɪndʒər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who protects and manages a park, forest, or wildlife area.

The ranger guided us through the national park, pointing out the different wildlife.

A member of a special military unit trained for reconnaissance or raiding.

He served as a ranger in the army and participated in numerous covert operations.

A person who is part of a scouting group, such as the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts.

As a ranger in the local troop, she helped organize hikes and camping trips.

Middle English 'ranger', from Old French 'ranger' meaning 'to arrange, to put in order'

park ranger

A ranger specifically assigned to manage and protect a park.

forest ranger

A ranger who works in wooded areas to manage and protect forests.

wildlife ranger

A ranger specializing in the protection of wildlife.

warden

A person responsible for the supervision of a particular place or institution.

forestry

The science of planting and caring for trees and forests.

conservation

The act of preserving or protecting the environment and wildlife.

A person who is very skilled at outdoor survival.

He's such a ranger, he can navigate through the wilderness without a map.

An enthusiastic outdoorsman or adventurer.

That group of friends are real rangers, always hiking and camping in remote areas.