firefighter
|fire-fight-er|
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/ˈfaɪərˌfaɪtər/
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/ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə/
fire rescuer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'firefighter' originates from the combination of 'fire' and 'fighter', where 'fire' refers to combustion and 'fighter' refers to someone who fights or combats.
Historical Evolution
'firefighter' evolved from the older term 'fireman', which was used in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to someone who fought fires, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45