Hunters: meaning, definitions and examples

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hunters

 

[ หˆhสŒntษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

people who search for or pursue wild animals

Hunters are individuals who engage in the activity of searching for or pursuing wild animals for food, sport, or trade. Hunters typically use weapons such as guns, bows, or traps to catch their prey. Hunting has been a part of human culture for thousands of years, with different societies developing unique hunting techniques and traditions.

Synonyms

hunters and gatherers, sportsmen, trappers

Examples of usage

  • Hunters often spend hours tracking their prey through the forest.
  • Some hunters prefer to hunt alone, while others enjoy the camaraderie of group hunting trips.
Context #2 | Noun

people who search for or pursue something

In a broader sense, hunters can also refer to individuals who search for or pursue something other than wild animals. This could include people searching for bargains at a sale, job seekers looking for employment opportunities, or treasure hunters seeking valuable artifacts.

Synonyms

explorers, pursuers, searchers, seekers

Examples of usage

  • She was a skilled bargain hunter and always managed to find the best deals.
  • Treasure hunters combed the beach with metal detectors in search of lost coins and jewelry.

Translations

Translations of the word "hunters" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caรงadores

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฟเค•เคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Jรคger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemburu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะธัะปะธะฒั†ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ myล›liwi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒณใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chasseurs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cazadores

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท avcฤฑlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ๋ƒฅ๊พผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูŠุงุฏูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lovci

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lovci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ŒŽไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lovci

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ veiรฐimenn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐาฃัˆั‹ะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ovรงular

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cazadores

Etymology

The word 'hunters' originated from the Old English word 'huntian', which means 'to chase game'. Hunting has been a vital part of human survival throughout history, providing food, clothing, and materials for tools. Over time, hunting evolved from a necessity to a recreational activity practiced by many around the world.

See also: hunt, hunter, hunting.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,918 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.