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Definition of fighter noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

fighter

noun

/ˈfaɪtə(r)/

/ˈfaɪtər/

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(also fighter plane)
a fast military plane designed to attack other aircraft
- a jet fighter/fighter jet
- a fighter pilot
- fighter bases
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Topics War and conflictc1, Transport by airc1

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a person who fights
- Rebel fighters still control most of the city.
see also cage fighter, firefighter, freedom fighter, prizefighterTopics War and conflictb1
(approving) a person who does not give up hope or admit that they are defeated
- She’s a fighter—if anyone’s going to finish the course, she will.

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