Definition

A person who has been promoted to a higher position, especially in the military, often from a lower rank or enlisted status.

Example

The ranker received a medal for his bravery during the mission.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new ranker in our unit?

Yeah, I heard he was promoted last month.

I wonder what it's like to be a ranker after starting from the bottom.

It must be a great feeling to see all that hard work pay off!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ranker → The word is formed from "rank" (from Old French *ranc*, meaning a row or line) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A ranker is a person who ranks or is ranked in a certain order.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is placed in a specific 'row' or 'line' ('rank') — the '-er' indicates that this person is doing the ranking.

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