fighters
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈfaɪtɝz// UK //fˈaɪtəz// fight·ers
n. people who take part in a battle or a physical struggle. This can mean soldiers in a war or athletes in a sport like boxing.
n. individuals who engage in combat or physical struggle, such as soldiers, insurgents, or professional combatants in contact sports.
The brave fighters defended their city during the long war.
Both fighters entered the ring with confidence, hoping to win the championship title after months of training.
The peace treaty was finally signed after years of conflict, requiring all fighters to lay down their weapons and return to their respective homes to begin the rebuilding process.
Usage
The plural form of 'fighter'; often used to distinguish active combatants from civilians in a conflict zone.