Synonyms for

Hunter

Verb / ˈhʌntɜ: / Another word for hunter — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who hunts wild animals or birds for food or sport.

Synonyms & similar words

orion huntsman hunter huntingwatch trapper poacher shooter huntsman sportsman gunman marksman rifleman stalker gamekeeper fowler pursuer chaser tracker scout searcher explorer adventurer woodsman outdoorsman

Synonyms by register

Formal

pursuer stalker trapper

Informal

shooter chaser

Literary

sportsman chaser

Antonyms

prey hunted target game victim

Common collocations

  • big game hunter
  • trophy hunter
  • animal hunter
  • deer hunter
  • bird hunter
  • hunter gatherer
  • professional hunter

Word family

noun hunter
verb hunt
adjective hunting
adverb hunterly

Usage note

While 'hunter' can refer to anyone who pursues game, it often carries connotations of skill, tradition, and sometimes a degree of wildness or danger.

Example sentences

  1. The hunter caught a fish in the river.
  2. The hunter used his bow and arrow to hunt a deer.
  3. The hunter went on a safari to hunt wild animals in Africa.
  4. The hunter tracked the footprints of the deer in the snow.
  5. The hunter bagged a pheasant during the hunt.

Quotes

  • "The hunter who chases two rabbits will catch none." - Confucius
  • "In the end, we conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we are taught." - Baba Dioum
  • "The only difference between a hunter and a poacher is a hunting license." - Unknown

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