Noun: samurai (samurai) 'sa-mû,rI
- (Japanese) a Japanese warrior who was a member of the feudal military aristocracy
"The samurai lived by a strict code of honour known as bushido"
- (Japanese) feudal Japanese military aristocracy
"The samurai were known for their strict code of honour and martial skills"
Derived forms: samurai
Type of: aristocracy, nobility, warrior
Encyclopedia: Samurai, The Legend of Musashi