Definition

A person or ship that prevents others from passing through a certain area, often used in military or strategic contexts.

Example

The blockader successfully stopped all ships from entering the harbor.

Conversation

Did you hear about the blockader that was preventing supplies from reaching the city?

Yeah, it caused quite a stir in the news lately!

I wonder how long they plan to keep that blockader in place.

Hopefully not too long; people are really struggling without those supplies.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Blockader → It is formed from "block" (from Old French *bloquer*, meaning to obstruct or impede) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A blockader is a person who obstructs or impedes movement, typically in a military context.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'blocking' something — that's what a blockader does, they are a person who obstructs or impedes.

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