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Definition hunter in British English

hunter noun

[countable] noun
/ˈhʌntə(r)/
1

someone who chases and kills wild animals

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1.1

an animal that catches and eats other animals

Example

Owls are skilful hunters.

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2

someone who is looking for a particular type of thing

Example

a bargain/autograph/souvenir/fossil hunter

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3

a type of horse that people ride when hunting foxes

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Definition hunter in British English