Ranger vs. Archer

Ranger vs. Archer — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Ranger and Archer

Rangernoun

One who ranges; a rover.

Archernoun

One who shoots an arrow from a bow or a bolt from a crossbow.

Rangernoun

A roving robber; one who seeks plunder.

Archernoun

The bishop in chess.

Rangernoun

A keeper, guardian, or soldier who ranges over a region (generally of wilderness) to protect the area or enforce the law.

Archernoun

a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

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Rangernoun

(obsolete) That which separates or arranges; a sieve.

Archernoun

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Sagittarius

Rangernoun

A dog that beats the ground in search of game.

Archernoun

the ninth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about November 22 to December 21

Rangernoun

(military) In some modern armies, an elite soldier, similar to special forces but often operating in larger units.

Rangernoun

(literature) (role-playing games) A warrior character, often with wilderness and stealth skill, who typically travels the countryside.

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Rangernoun

(role-playing games) A character skilled in the use of ranged weapons.

Rangernoun

a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

Rangernoun

an official who is responsible for managing and protecting an area of forest

Rangernoun

a member of a military unit trained as shock troops for hit-and-run raids