hunter
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈhəntɝ// UK //hˈʌntɐ// hunter
n. a person or animal that searches for and kills other animals for food or sport.
n. a person or animal that pursues and kills wild animals for sustenance or recreation.
The hunter followed the deer's tracks through the snow.
In many ancient societies, the role of the hunter was essential for the survival of the entire community.
The owl is a silent and efficient nocturnal hunter, using its specialized feathers to approach prey without making a sound.
From hunter.
Usage
Often used in the compound 'hunter-gatherer' to describe early human societies.