fighter
noun/ˈfaɪtə(r)/
/ˈfaɪtər/
- (also fighter plane)a fast military plane designed to attack other aircraft
- a jet fighter/fighter jet
- a fighter pilot
- fighter bases
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- a person who fights
- Rebel fighters still control most of the city.
- (approving) a person who does not give up hope or admit that they are defeated
- She’s a fighter—if anyone’s going to finish the course, she will.
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