Synonyms for

Hunters

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

Definition

People who search for and kill wild animals for food or sport.

Synonyms & similar words

huntsman orion hunter huntingwatch sportsmen huntsmen trappers shooters fishermen houndsmen chase pursuers stalkers predators marksmen rifleman gunman archer bowman sniper woodsman outdoorsman adventurer explorer

Synonyms by register

Formal

pursuers trackers sportsmen

Informal

chasers stalkers

Literary

fowlers verminators

Antonyms

gatherers consumers prey victims herds flocks

Common collocations

  • big game hunters
  • animal hunters
  • hunters and gatherers
  • hunters safety
  • hunters moon
  • hunters tribe
  • hunters instinct

Word family

noun hunter
verb hunt
adjective hunting

Usage note

While 'hunters' can refer to people who hunt animals, it can also be used metaphorically for those who pursue something intensely. Be mindful of the context to avoid unintended connotations.

Example sentences

  1. The hunters tracked the deer through the woods.
  2. My grandfather was a hunter and loved to hunt rabbits.
  3. The hunters were up early to search for elk.
  4. The hunters were successful and caught a large bear.
  5. The hunters used their binoculars to search for a herd of buffalo.

Quotes

  • Hunters will tell you that a moose is a wily and ferocious forest creature. Nonsense. A moose is a cow drawn by a three-year-old.
  • The hunter who chases two rabbits will catch neither.
  • Even though hunters and anglers look like they’re just having fun, there is a lot of knowledge and science and skill involved in successfully catching fish or harvesting a deer.

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