marcher

1 of 2

noun (1)

march·​er ˈmär-chər How to pronounce marcher (audio)
: one who inhabits a border region

marcher

2 of 2

noun (2)

: one that marches
especially : one that marches for a specific cause
a peace marcher

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Keeping pace with the marchers and wearing a black leather jacket is Dr. Stott from Keele University. Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Jan. 2025 One Black officer tried to reason with the marchers, pointing out that they were bound to see confrontation from people for shouting hateful things. Bailey Gallion, The Enquirer, 26 Nov. 2024 Hoover decided early in July to have the marchers evicted and placed the responsibility in the hands of the Army chief of staff, Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024 Both cities' morning temperatures will be in the low to mid-40s, so marchers and spectators will face a chilly rain. Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for marcher 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1589, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of marcher was in the 14th century

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“Marcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marcher. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.

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