Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gamekeeper

noun

/ˈɡeɪmˌkiːpər/

Definition

A person responsible for the management and protection of wildlife and game on a property, particularly in relation to hunting and conservation.

Examples

As a gamekeeper, he spent his days monitoring the health of the local deer population.
The estate employs a gamekeeper to ensure sustainable practices are followed.
Many young people aspire to be gamekeepers, drawn to outdoor work and wildlife management.

Meaning

The term ‘gamekeeper’ refers to someone who oversees the preservation of game animals and birds, ensuring their populations remain healthy for hunting purposes as well as ecological balance.