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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHunters
/ˈhʌn.tərz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Individuals who pursue and capture or kill wild animals for food, sport, or trade.
"The hunters set out at dawn to track the deer through the forest." - 2
People who seek something, often used in a broader context.
"The treasure hunters scoured the old shipwreck for valuable artifacts."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'hunter' originates from the Old English 'hunta', which is derived from Proto-Germanic '*hunton', meaning 'to chase or pursue'. Over time, it evolved to encompass those who pursue animals for food or sport.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hunters" is said worldwide
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chasseurs
Transliteration: sha-seur
"Les chasseurs sont partis à l'aube pour traquer le cerf."
Jäger
Transliteration: yeh-ger
"Die Jäger machten sich bei Sonnenaufgang auf den Weg, um den Hirsch zu verfolgen."
cacciatori
Transliteration: ka-cha-tore-ee
"I cacciatori sono partiti all'alba per inseguire il cervo."
cazadores
Transliteration: ka-tha-do-res
"Los cazadores salieron al amanecer para rastrear al ciervo."
caçadores
Transliteration: ka-sa-do-res
"Os caçadores partiram ao amanhecer para rastrear o cervo."
शिकारी
Transliteration: shikari
"शिकारी सुबह-सुबह हिरण का पीछा करने के लिए निकले।"
猎人
Transliteration: liè rén
"猎人在黎明时分出发追踪鹿。"
사냥꾼
Transliteration: sanyangkkun
"사냥꾼들은 새벽에 사슴을 추적하기 위해 출발했습니다."
狩人
Transliteration: karyūdo
"狩人たちは夜明けに鹿を追跡するために出発しました。"
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