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tamer

 

[ หˆteษชmษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal control

A tamer is an individual who trains or brings wild animals under human control. Typically, this term is used in the context of performing animals, such as lions, bears, or horses. Tamers often work in circuses or zoos, developing a bond with the animals they tame. Their work requires not only skill but also deep understanding and respect for the instincts of the animals. The job can be very dangerous, as the animals can be unpredictable.

Synonyms

domesticator, handler, trainer

Examples of usage

  • The lion tamer performed breathtaking tricks with his animal.
  • She aspired to be a bear tamer in a circus.
  • The tamer worked daily to build trust with the wild stallion.
  • Many tamer trainers specialize in specific types of animals.

Translations

Translations of the word "tamer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น domador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฎเคพเคจเฅเคฏเค•เคฐเคฃ เค•เคฐเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zรคhmer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penjinak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธั€ัƒั‡ะธั‚ะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tamer

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฃผใ„ใชใ‚‰ใ™ไบบ (kainarasu hito)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dompteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ domador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ehlileลŸtirici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธธ๋“ค์ด๋Š” ์‚ฌ๋žŒ (gildeurineun saram)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑูˆุถ (murod)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tamar

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tamer

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฉฏๅ…ฝๅธˆ (xรนn shรฒu shฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ukrotitelj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tamer

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะทะณั–ะฝัˆั– (tizginshi)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ’แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜ (margaliti)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tamer

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ domador

Etymology

The word 'tamer' comes from the verb 'tame', which originates from the Old English 'tamian', meaning 'to make tame', and dates back to the early Middle Ages. It is related to the Greek word 'tamein', implying control or adjustment. 'Tame' itself has evolved through various forms and was used in many contexts, including animal training and behavior modification. The suffix '-er' denotes someone who performs a specific action, thereby forming 'tamer' to refer specifically to one who tames. Historically, the concept of taming wild animals has been essential in human-animal relationships, particularly in agriculture and entertainment, as humans sought to domesticate wild species for various purposes.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,805 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.