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Meaning of the word firefighter in English

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firefighter

US /ˈfaɪrˌfaɪ.t̬ɚ/

UK /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪ.tər/

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Noun

a person whose job is to extinguish fires

Example:

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The brave firefighter rescued the cat from the burning building.

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Many firefighters were injured battling the blaze.

Synonym:

fireman firewoman

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