Hunter

usgb/ˈhʌntər/
noun

A person who searches for or tracks animals in order to catch or kill.

The eagle is a natural hunter of small mammals
Visual representation of "hunter" - A person who searches for or tracks animals in order to catch or kill

Often appears as...

  • a skilled hunter
  • hunter of deer
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Not Always Literal

Sometimes used metaphorically to describe someone seeking something persistently, not just hunting animals.

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She's a hunter for news stories.
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Positive or Negative

Context decides if 'hunter' conveys admiration for skill or disapproval for the act of hunting.

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He's respected as a skilled hunter.
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