fighter

noun

1. 1

   A person who fights; a combatant.

2. 2

   A warrior; fighting soldier.

3. 3

   A pugnacious, competitive person.

4. 4

   (eulogistic) A person with a strong determination to resist protracted or severe adversity, especially illness.

5. 5

   A class of fixed-wing aircraft whose primary purpose is that of shooting down other aircraft. Some of these (Fighter-Attack or Attack aircraft) also have a secondary purpose of attacking ground targets.

6. 6

   A boxer or participant in any martial art.

7. 7

   A firefighter

8. 8

   A game with a focus on physical combat.