Manhunt: meaning, definitions and examples

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manhunt

 

[ ˈmænˌhʌnt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

criminal pursuit

A manhunt is an intense and organized search for a person, typically a fugitive or suspect who is believed to have committed a crime. This search is often conducted by law enforcement agencies and may involve extensive resources, including police personnel, dogs, aircraft, and technology. The term can also refer to a broader societal endeavor to locate someone who is missing or hiding. Manhunts may capture public attention, especially when they involve serious crimes or prominent individuals.

Synonyms

hunt, pursuit, quest, search

Examples of usage

  • The police launched a manhunt for the escaped convict.
  • Media coverage intensified as the manhunt entered its third week.
  • Volunteers joined the manhunt to help locate the missing hiker.

Translations

Translations of the word "manhunt" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caçada ao homem

🇮🇳 मानव शिकार

🇩🇪 Menschenjagd

🇮🇩 pemburuan manusia

🇺🇦 полювання на людину

🇵🇱 polowanie na człowieka

🇯🇵 人間狩り

🇫🇷 chasse à l'homme

🇪🇸 caza de hombres

🇹🇷 adam avı

🇰🇷 인간 사냥

🇸🇦 مطاردة للإنسان

🇨🇿 honba na člověka

🇸🇰 love na človeka

🇨🇳 人类追捕

🇸🇮 lov na človeka

🇮🇸 mannaveiði

🇰🇿 адам аңшылығы

🇬🇪 ადამიანის მონადირება

🇦🇿 insan ovcusu

🇲🇽 caza de hombres

Word origin

The term 'manhunt' has its origins in the early 20th century, derived from the words 'man' and 'hunt.' 'Man' refers to an adult male human, while 'hunt' means to pursue or search for something or someone. The concept of seeking after a person can be traced back to various historical practices, where individuals were sought for various reasons, including criminal activities. The combination of the two words reflects the action of searching for a human target, often under urgency and with significant resources. While the term has been common in law enforcement contexts, it has also found its way into popular culture and media, especially in relation to criminal cases that gain widespread attention.