Word
rangers
US/ˈɹeɪndʒɝz/
UK/ɹˈeɪndʒəz/
Definitions
01park or forest wardens
n. people whose job is to look after a large park or forest.
n. officials charged with the protection and maintenance of a forest or public park.
“The park rangers told the hikers to stay on the marked paths for their safety.”
“National park rangers are responsible for both wildlife conservation and the enforcement of safety regulations within the forest boundaries.”
Usage
Usually plural when referring to the group of staff at a park.
02elite soldiers
n. soldiers who have special training for difficult missions.
n. members of a body of armed troops, especially an elite commando unit.
“The army sent a group of rangers to help with the rescue mission.”
“The army rangers underwent rigorous training to prepare for reconnaissance missions in extreme environmental conditions.”
Teaching tip
Often capitalized (Rangers) when referring to a specific military regiment.
03sports teams
n. the name of several famous sports teams in baseball, hockey, or football.
n. a common name for professional sports franchises, notably in Glasgow, New York, and Texas.
“He has been a fan of the Rangers since he was a young boy.”
“The Rangers secured a narrow victory in the final minutes of the match, much to the delight of their home supporters.”
Usage
Always capitalized as a proper noun.
Teaching tip
In the UK, this usually refers to Rangers F.C. in Glasgow; in the US, it likely refers to the Texas Rangers (baseball) or New York Rangers (hockey).
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