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Noun: ranger  reyn-ju(r)
  1. An official who is responsible for managing and protecting an area of park, forest, or protected natural area
    - fire warden, forest fire fighter
     
  2. (military) a member of a military unit trained as shock troops for hit-and-run raids
    - commando
Noun: Ranger  reyn-ju(r)
  1. A member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
    - Texas Ranger

Derived forms: rangers, Rangers

Type of: fire fighter, fire-eater, firefighter, fireman, functionary, law officer, lawman, man, military man, military personnel, official, peace officer, serviceman, servicewoman

Encyclopedia: Ranger, Texas