Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hunter-gatherer
noun
/ˈhʌntər ˈɡæðərər/
Definition
A member of a nomadic people who live chiefly by hunting, fishing, and gathering wild food.
Examples
- Many modern societies still have traditions rooted in hunter-gatherer practices.
- The hunter-gatherer lifestyle is thought to have been prevalent before the advent of farming.
- Anthropologists study hunter-gatherers to understand early human behavior and social structures.
Meaning
Hunter-gatherers are often associated with early human societies that relied on the resources provided by their environment rather than agriculture.
Synonyms
- Forager
- Nomad
- Wanderer
