Definition

A soldier trained to jump from an aircraft and rescue others in dangerous situations, often in combat zones.

Example

The pararescueman bravely jumped from the plane to save his injured comrade.

Conversation

I just watched a documentary about a pararescueman who saved his team during a mission.

That sounds intense! What happened?

He parachuted into enemy territory and managed to bring everyone back safely.

Wow, that takes a lot of courage and skill.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pараrescueman → It is formed from "para-" (meaning alongside or beyond) and "rescue" (from Latin "rescuware", meaning to save) and "man" (meaning a person). The word refers to a person who is involved in rescue operations, particularly in challenging or extreme situations.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who works 'alongside' ('para-') to 'save' ('rescue') others — that's what a pararescueman does.

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