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Etymology of the English word fighter

the English word fighter

derived from the English word fight

derived from the Proto-Germanic root *fekhtanan

using the English suffix -er

derived from the Proto-Germanic root *-arjaz

using the Latin suffix -arius (-ar)

Derivations in English

bullfighter, firefighter, gunfighter

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