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Definition of pararescuer

pararescuer

/ˌpær.əˈrɛs.kjuː.ɚ/
par · a · res · cu · er
Plural:pararescuers
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pararescuer Lexical Profile

pararescuer Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A highly trained specialist who parachutes into rugged, remote, or hostile environments to provide emergency medical treatment and recover stranded or injured personnel.

Example

"The injured mountaineer was stabilized on the sheer cliff face by a pararescuer who had jumped from a hovering helicopter."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

While it can refer generally to anyone who parachutes in to perform a rescue, it is most heavily associated with United States Air Force Pararescue specialists, commonly known as PJs.

• Rhymes for pararescuer

• Nearby Words

paraphilic
pararescue
pararescueman
pararescuer
parasaurolophus
parasol
paratha

Word Origin & Etymology

A blend of the prefix 'para-' (from parachute) and the word 'rescuer', popularized in the mid-20th century to describe specialized military airborne search and rescue units.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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