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hunter

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhʌntɚ/ · UK /ˈhʌntə/

Forms: hunters

hunter means: A person or animal that looks for and catches or kills animals.

noun

ANIMAL PURSUERB1

A person or animal that looks for and catches or kills animals.

  • The hunter followed the deer.
  • Lions are skilled hunters.
  • Several hunters waited quietly near the forest.

Common phrases: deer hunter, skilled hunter, hunter and prey

RIDING HORSEC2

A horse trained to carry a rider across fields and over fences while following an animal hunt.

  • She rides a strong hunter.
  • The hunter cleared every fence easily.
  • They keep two hunters in the stable.

Similar words: hunting horse

Common phrases: trained hunter, ride a hunter, show hunter

HUNTING DOGC2

A dog trained to find, chase, or catch wild animals for people.

  • Their dog is a keen hunter.
  • The hunter picked up the rabbit’s scent.
  • These hunters work well together in a pack.

Similar words: hunting dog, hound

Common phrases: trained hunter, keen hunter, hunter’s nose

HIDDEN AGGRESSIONC2

A person who hides angry, violent feelings until they suddenly lose control.

  • He was described as a hunter who hid his anger.
  • A hunter may seem calm before a sudden angry outburst.
  • Her report linked the hunter’s aggression to years of suppressed feelings.

Common phrases: a hunter personality, hunter’s anger

Questions about hunter

What does hunter mean?

A person or animal that looks for and catches or kills animals.

What is hunter in other languages?

Türkçe: avcı · Español: cazador · Français: chasseur · Deutsch: Jäger · Italiano: cacciatore · 日本語: 狩人

How do you pronounce hunter?

In American English /ˈhʌntɚ/; in British English /ˈhʌntə/.

How do you use hunter in a sentence?

The hunter followed the deer. Lions are skilled hunters.

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