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Definition of pararescueman

pararescueman

/ˌpærəˈrɛskjuːmən/
par · a · res · cue · man
Plural:pararescuemen
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pararescueman Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

American A highly trained member of a United States Air Force special operations unit tasked with the recovery and medical treatment of personnel in humanitarian and combat environments.

Example

"The pararescueman deployed from the helicopter to provide emergency medical treatment to the stranded hikers."

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• Nearby Words

paranoiacally
paraphilic
pararescue
pararescueman
pararescuer
parasaurolophus
parasol

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the mid-20th century in the United States, formed by combining 'parachute', 'rescue', and 'man', reflecting the role's original requirement to parachute into inaccessible areas to rescue downed aviators.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pararescueman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pararescueman
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