ˈfīd.ə(r), -ītə- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English feohtere, from feohtan + -ere -er
: one that fights: as
a.
(1) : warrior , soldier
(2) : a pugnacious or game individual
(3) : prizefighter , boxer
b. or fighter plane : a military or naval airplane of high speed, high rate of climb, excellent maneuverability, and armament designed to destroy enemy aircraft in the air