hunters
word · lemma: hunter
/ˈhəntɝz/
HUHN-turz
/hˈʌntəz/
HUHN-tuhz
Definition
People who hunt animals, either for food, sport, or a job. It can also refer to people searching for something rare or valuable.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural when talking about a group of people. Common collocations: 'big-game hunters', 'bounty hunters', 'treasure hunters'. Sometimes used figuratively for people seeking rare things.
Spanish: cazadoresPortuguese (BR): caçadoresPortuguese (PT): caçadoresChinese (Simplified): 猎人Chinese (Traditional): 獵人Hindi: शिकारीArabic: الصيادونBengali: শিকারিরাRussian: охотникиJapanese: ハンターたちVietnamese: thợ sănKorean: 사냥꾼들Turkish: avcılarUrdu: شکارچیوںIndonesian: pemburu
Example Sentences
The hunters walked quietly through the forest.
basic
Old hunters know many animal tracks.
basic
Some hunters use dogs to help them.
basic
The hunters quickly packed up when the rain started.
natural
Not all hunters are looking for animals—some are searching for treasure!
natural
The village celebrates when the hunters return safely.
natural