pugnatrix — meaning in English

English meaning

• fighter noun A person who fights, especially a soldier, boxer, or martial artist.
• paladin noun A heroic, chivalrous champion, especially one associated with knighthood.

Senses

pugnatrix is used for these senses in English:

• fighter A person who fights; a combatant.
• paladin A heroic champion, especially a knight.

fighter — full definition

1. noun A person who fights, especially a soldier, boxer, or martial artist.
2. noun A person who shows great determination in the face of hardship, such as illness.
3. noun A fast military aircraft built mainly to engage and shoot down other aircraft.

paladin — full definition

1. noun A heroic, chivalrous champion, especially one associated with knighthood.
2. noun A strong defender or supporter of a cause.

Related Latin words