"infighter" meaning in English

See infighter in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: infighters [plural]
Etymology: From infight + -er. Etymology templates: {{af|en|infight|-er|id2=agent noun}} infight + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} infighter (plural infighters)
  1. A person who engages in infighting.

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