Hunter
'hʌntər
Definitions
2 meaningsA person or animal that pursues and kills or captures animals for food, sport, or other purposes.
'hʌntər
A person or animal that hunts.
The hunter carefully aimed his rifle.
💡 Simply: Imagine a person who goes out into the woods to find and catch animals. It could be for food, or sometimes for fun, like in a game. They are a 'hunter'! For example, the hunter carefully aimed his rifle at the deer.
👶 For kids: A hunter is someone (or something, like a lion) who looks for and tries to catch animals.
More Examples
She is a skilled hunter, known for her tracking abilities.
The lion, a skilled hunter, stalked its prey through the tall grass.
How It's Used
"The hunter tracked the deer through the forest."
"The organization supports responsible hunting practices to manage wildlife populations."
A person who searches for or seeks out something, typically in a specialized field.
'hʌntər
A person who searches or seeks something.
A headhunter contacted her about a job opportunity.
💡 Simply: Sometimes 'hunter' means someone looking for something specific, like a job. For example, a headhunter works hard to find the right employees for a company.
👶 For kids: A hunter can also be someone who looks for something, like looking for the best toy for their birthday.
More Examples
The art hunter was always on the lookout for undiscovered masterpieces.
She is a talent hunter, always searching for new musical artists.
How It's Used
"A talent hunter searched for promising young actors."
"Headhunters help companies find suitable candidates for job openings."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
From Middle English *huntere*, from Old English *huntona* (masculine), *huntare* (feminine), from Proto-Germanic *hundōjaz* ('hunter'), derived from *hundaz* ('hound, dog') + *-ō* (agent suffix).
Historically, the term referred primarily to those who hunted for sustenance or sport, often depicted in literature and art.
Memory tip
Think of a person who goes on a 'hunt' to get something.
Word Origin
"One who pursues and captures"