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Synonyms & Similar Words
tracker
pursuer
chaser
sportsman
outdoorsman
shooter
marksman
stalker
trapper
fisherman
angler
poacher
gamekeeper
ranger
conservationist
naturalist
explorer
adventurer
wanderer
roamer
traveler
voyager
seeker
searcher
detective
investigator
Meaning of Hunter
A person who hunts wild animals, typically for food or sport.
Definitions
- A person who hunts wild animals, typically for food or sport
- A person who searches for or pursues something
- A person who is skilled at finding or tracking something
Etymology of Hunter
The word "hunter" originated from Old English "hunta", which is derived from the verb "huntian", meaning to chase or pursue
The word has been used in English since the 8th century to refer to a person who hunts wild animals
Over time, the word has taken on additional meanings, including a person who searches for or pursues something
Example Uses
- The hunter tracked the deer through the forest
- She is a skilled hunter and has caught many fish in her life
- The detective was a hunter of clues, searching for any lead that might solve the case
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
protector
preserver
conservator
guardian
defender
advocate
supporter
helper
assistant
saver
rescuer
preserver
conservationist
environmentalist
pacifist
peacemaker
mediator
negotiator