🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

शिकारी

Pronunciation / Transliteration: shikari

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Hunters/ˈhʌn.tərz/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"शिकारी सुबह-सुबह हिरण का पीछा करने के लिए निकले।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 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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