hunter

hunt-er · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person who hunts wild animals for food or sport.

  2. 2.

    A person searching for something.

  3. 3.

    A horse bred or trained for hunting.

Forms

plural: hunters

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    bounty hunter — Someone who pursues fugitives for reward
  • •
    treasure hunter — Someone who searches for hidden valuables
  • •
    hunter-gatherer — A member of a society living by hunting and foraging

Related words

Antonyms: prey, quarry
See also: hunt, hunted, hunting
Synonyms: huntsman, pursuer, tracker

Etymology

From Old English hunta, from huntian ("to hunt") + agent suffix -a.