Poacher Meaning in English
word
ˈpoʊtʃɝ
POH-cher
pˈəʊtʃɐ
POH-chuh
Definition
A poacher is a person who hunts or catches animals illegally, usually on someone else’s land or in protected areas.
Usage & Nuances
'Poacher' is mainly used in the context of wildlife or hunting laws. It's always negative—considered illegal and harmful. Occasionally, 'poacher' is used metaphorically, e.g., in sports for someone who 'poaches' opportunities, but this is less common.
Spanish: cazador furtivoPortuguese (BR): caçador ilegalPortuguese (PT): caçador furtivoChinese (Simplified): 偷猎者Chinese (Traditional): 偷獵者Hindi: शिकारियोंArabic: صياد غير قانونيBengali: বন্যপ্রাণী শিকারিRussian: браконьерJapanese: 密猟者Vietnamese: kẻ săn trộmKorean: 밀렵꾼Turkish: kaçak avcıUrdu: غیر قانونی شکاریIndonesian: pemburu liar
Example Sentences
A poacher was caught in the national park last night.
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The forest is in danger because of poachers.
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Animals are protected from poachers by law.
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The rangers often find traps left behind by poachers.
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Some rare animals have nearly disappeared because of poachers.
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The government is working hard to stop poachers from killing endangered species.
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