Tamer: meaning, definitions and examples
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tamer
[ หteษชmษr ]
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:
๐ต๐น domador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคฎเคพเคจเฅเคฏเคเคฐเคฃ เคเคฐเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Zรคhmer
๐ฎ๐ฉ penjinak
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธัััะธัะตะปั
๐ต๐ฑ tamer
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฃผใใชใใไบบ (kainarasu hito)
๐ซ๐ท dompteur
๐ช๐ธ domador
๐น๐ท ehlileลtirici
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธธ๋ค์ด๋ ์ฌ๋ (gildeurineun saram)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑูุถ (murod)
๐จ๐ฟ tamar
๐ธ๐ฐ tamer
๐จ๐ณ ้ฉฏๅ ฝๅธ (xรนn shรฒu shฤซ)
๐ธ๐ฎ ukrotitelj
๐ฎ๐ธ tamer
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะทะณัะฝัั (tizginshi)
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแแขแ (margaliti)
๐ฆ๐ฟ tamer
๐ฒ๐ฝ domador
Word origin
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.
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