Ranger

Pronunciation: /ˈreɪndʒər/

Definitions of ranger

noun A person who ranges or roves, especially a keeper of a park, forest, or area of countryside.

Example Sentences

A1 The ranger helped the lost hikers find their way back to the trail.

A2 The ranger patrolled the national park to ensure the safety of visitors.

B1 The ranger provided information about the wildlife in the forest to the group of tourists.

B2 The ranger's job involves protecting the natural habitat of endangered species.

C1 The ranger's extensive knowledge of the local ecosystem makes them a valuable resource for researchers.

C2 The ranger's dedication to conservation efforts has earned them recognition from environmental organizations.

Examples of ranger in a Sentence

formal The park ranger patrolled the trails to ensure the safety of visitors.

informal The ranger showed us the best spots to fish in the lake.

slang That ranger dude knows everything about the forest.

figurative She was like a ranger, always watching over her friends and making sure they were okay.

Grammatical Forms of ranger

• past tense: ranged
• plural: rangers
• comparative: more ranger
• superlative: most ranger
• present tense: range
• future tense: will range
• perfect tense: have ranged
• continuous tense: is ranging
• singular: ranger
• positive degree: ranger
• infinitive: to range
• gerund: ranging
• participle: ranging

Origin and Evolution of ranger

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'ranger' originated from Middle English 'rangeour' which referred to a gamekeeper or warden of a royal forest.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'ranger' evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings including someone who ranges over a specified area, a member of a military unit specializing in reconnaissance and surveillance, and someone who maintains order and enforces regulations in a designated area such as a park ranger.