Archers
/ˈɑːtʃərz/
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1
A person who shoots arrows with a bow.
/ˈɑːtʃərz/
nounneutralBeginner
General
People who shoot arrows.
The skilled archers hit the targets with precision.
💡 Simply: Someone who uses a bow and arrow.
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2
A team of archers participated in the tournament.
How It's Used
Sports
"The archers competed in the Olympic Games."
History
"Medieval archers played a crucial role in battles."
From Middle English *archer*, from Old French *archer*, from *arc* "bow". The plural suffix '-ers' indicates multiple people.
The word 'archers' has been used to describe skilled bowmen since the Middle Ages and remains relevant in modern archery contexts.
Memory tip
Think of 'arch' as in the curve of the bow and 'er' as someone who does something.
Practice
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