How to Pronounce "gatherers"
word
ˈɡæðɝɝz
GA-thur-urz
ɡˈæðəɹəz
ga-THUR-uh-ruz
Definition
People or animals who collect or pick things, especially food, from nature. Often used to describe groups in history who found food by picking plants instead of farming or hunting.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡæðɝɝz
British English
ɡˈæðəɹəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GA-thur-urz
UK
ga-THUR-uh-ruz
Listen in Context
In ancient times, gatherers searched for berries and nuts.
Some animals are natural gatherers of seeds.
The tribe lived as gatherers before learning to farm.
Modern gardeners are a bit like gatherers, picking fresh vegetables every day.