Gunfighter

usgb/ˈɡʌnfaɪtər/
noun

A person who fights with guns, especially in the old western US.

In the wild west, a gunfighter was often hired to maintain law and order in towns.
Visual representation of "gunfighter" - A person who fights with guns, especially in the old western US.

Often appears as...

  • famous gunfighter
  • gunfighter showdown
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Historical Context

Gunfighters were prevalent in the 19th century during the American frontier period.

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Books about the American frontier depict gunfighters as both heroes and outlaws.
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Western Genre

The term is often used in Western movies and books, signifying a character skilled with firearms.

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The gunfighter walked into the saloon, and everyone went silent.
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Not Contemporary

'Gunfighter' typically refers to historical figures, not modern people who use guns.

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He admired the infamous gunfighters from history, not modern-day criminals.
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