What does "samurai" mean?

In feudal Japan, a soldier who served a daimyo.

What is a synonym for "samurai"?

Common synonyms include: archetype, bushi, disciplined professional, expert, gentry, icon.

Pronounced //ˈsæm(j)ʊɹaɪ//.

/ˈsæm(j)ʊɹaɪ/ noun

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Noun

1
In feudal Japan, a soldier who served a daimyo.
2
feudal Japanese military aristocracy wordnet
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a Japanese warrior who was a member of the feudal military aristocracy wordnet

"A samurai in the Edo era carried two swords."

Borrowed from Japanese 侍 (samurai).