swordsman

/ˈsɔrdsmən/

Definitions

1. noun

A person, especially a man, who is skilled in the use of a sword, especially in fencing or combat.

“He was a renowned swordsman in the medieval tournament.”

2. noun

A person who is skilled in the art of sword fighting, often used to describe a character in fiction or historical context.

“In the novel, the protagonist was a skilled swordsman with a penchant for dueling.”

Synonyms

  • blade master
  • duellist
  • fencer

Antonyms

  • archer
  • gunman