Forager: meaning, definitions and examples

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forager

 

[ หˆfษ”หrษชdส’ษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

wildlife

A person or animal that searches for food.

Synonyms

gatherer, hunter-gatherer.

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Word Description / Examples
forager

Typically used to refer to someone who searches widely for food or provisions, often referring to animals or people in a survival situation.

  • The forager moved silently through the forest, looking for edible plants.
gatherer

Commonly used to describe someone who collects food or items, usually plants, fruits, or small natural objects, either for survival or as a hobby.

  • The gatherer spent hours in the meadow, picking berries and wild herbs.
hunter-gatherer

Refers to a member of a nomadic society that survives by hunting animals and gathering plants, typically used in historical or anthropological contexts.

  • The hunter-gatherer tribe moved with the seasons, following the migration patterns of the animals they hunted.

Examples of usage

  • The bear is a skilled forager, able to find food in the harshest of environments.
  • The forager spent hours searching for berries and nuts in the forest.
Context #2 | Noun

economy

A person who searches for and collects wild food resources for consumption or sale.

Synonyms

harvester, picker.

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forager

Used to describe someone who searches for food or provisions, especially in nature. Often associated with animals or individuals who gather wild food.

  • The forager scoured the forest floor for mushrooms and berries.
  • During the hike, they met an experienced forager who identified edible plants.
harvester

Primarily used in the context of agriculture, describing someone who collects crops from fields. It can also refer to machinery used for this purpose.

  • The harvester worked tirelessly during the wheat harvest season.
  • Modern farmers use automated harvesters to collect their crops efficiently.
picker

Describes someone who selects or collects specific items, such as fruits or flowers, usually by hand. Can be used informally or formally in agricultural contexts.

  • Apple pickers were hired to collect the ripe fruit from the orchard.
  • As a young girl, she worked as a berry picker during the summer.

Examples of usage

  • The forager collected mushrooms and herbs to sell at the market.
  • Foragers play a crucial role in gathering organic produce for local communities.

Translations

Translations of the word "forager" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น forrageador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค—เฅเคฐเคพเคนเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sammler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengumpul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฑะธั€ะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zbieracz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽก้›†่€… (ใ•ใ„ใ—ใ‚…ใ†ใ—ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cueilleur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ recolector

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท toplayฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฑ„์ง‘์ž (chaejipja)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุงู…ุน ุงู„ุทุนุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sbฤ›raฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zberaฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡‡้›†่€… (cวŽijรญ zhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nabiralec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ safnari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะธะฝะฐัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ›แƒ’แƒ แƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yฤฑฤŸan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ recolector

Etymology

The word 'forager' dates back to the early 19th century and is derived from the verb 'forage', meaning to search widely for food or provisions. Originally used in the context of animals searching for food, it later expanded to include humans engaged in collecting wild food resources. Foragers have played a significant role throughout history, especially in societies where hunting and gathering were primary means of sustenance.

See also: forage.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,888, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.