bounty hunter
noun
Definition of bounty hunter
1 : one who tracks down and captures outlaws for whom a reward is offered
2 : one who hunts predatory animals for the reward offered
From the M-W Editors
1906
First Known Use of bounty hunter
1906
BOUNTY HUNTER Defined for English Language Learners
bounty hunter
noun
Definition of bounty hunter for English Language Learners
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: someone who catches criminals who have not been caught by the police in exchange for a reward
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