HUNTERS Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

hunters

noun

plural of hunter

as in archers

a person who hunts game hunters must have a license to shoot deer

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nonhunters

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Recent Examples of hunters The first body was found by hunters in February 1994, followed by at least five more bodies over the next three years. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026 Bow seasons are in full swing in most states, and rifle and blackpowder hunters can pursue elk in special draw units and in some wilderness areas. — Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026 Dedicated dove hunters say the second season is often more productive. — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026

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