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rangers

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɹeɪndʒɝz// UK //ɹˈeɪndʒəz// rangers

n. people whose job is to look after a forest or a large park. They make sure the animals are safe and that visitors follow the rules.

n. officials charged with the protection and maintenance of a forest, park, or large area of countryside. Often used to refer to law enforcement officers in wilderness areas.


SIMPLE

The park rangers told us where to set up our tent.

CONTEXTUAL

Local rangers patrol the national park to prevent illegal hunting and to help hikers who lose their way.

COMPLEX

Environmental rangers are increasingly tasked with balancing the preservation of delicate ecosystems against the growing demands of high-impact tourism and recreational land use.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually used in the plural when referring to the profession as a group; often capitalized when part of a specific title like 'Park Ranger'.

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