samurai
noun/ˈsæməˌraɪ/
Frequency rank: #6,457 most common English word
Meaning
a member of the powerful military class in feudal Japan, known for following a strict code of honor.
Example sentence
The samurai stood motionless in the courtyard, his hand resting on the hilt of his sword.
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