Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person who is trained to extinguish fires and rescue people from dangerous situations.
Firefighter
/ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The firefighter quickly scaled the ladder to rescue the cat.
Brave firefighters put out the blaze in under an hour.
Firefighters undergo rigorous training to handle emergencies.
Etymology:
Derived from the Old English word fyr meaning fire and the Germanic term fightan meaning to combat or resist, introduced as a formal job title in the 19th century.
Usage Statistics:
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