ranger
/ˈɹeɪ̯nd͡ʒə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: rangers
Sense 1
Meaning · English
One who ranges; a rover.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
One who ranges; a rover. — A roving robber; one who seeks plunder.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A player on any of various teams called Rangers, such as the Texas Rangers (in baseball) or the New York Rangers (in ice hockey).
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ranger” mean?
One who ranges; a rover.
Is “ranger” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.