Synonyms of hunters

hunters

noun

plural of hunter

as in archers

a person who hunts game

hunters must have a license to shoot deer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• archers
• huntsmen
• falconers
• sportsmen
• trappers
• gunners
• huntresses
• hawkers
• birders
• nimrods
• sportswomen
• fowlers
• poachers
• hunter-gatherers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonhunters

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hunters

The presence of wolves in California poses a fresh and complex challenge for state wildlife authorities after hunters and trappers pushed the population to extinction around a century ago. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Meanwhile, in a nearby forest a group of local hunters, including Sung-ki (Zo In-sung), set out to track the beast themselves. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 9 July 2026

The economy added a meager 57,000 jobs in June, showing a steady yet weak environment for job hunters. — Joelle Gross, NBC news, 8 July 2026

Cars like this, and indeed the Ferrari F80 and Aston Martin Valkyrie, are big game for automotive trophy hunters and wily investors. — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 7 July 2026

The find suggests one of NASA’s most successful planet hunters may still have plenty of surprises hiding in its archives. — Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 6 July 2026

In October, it was reported that the Japanese government was planning to recruit hunters to halt the rise in bear attacks. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

If hunters come across an infested animal, the USDA encourages them to avoid handling it. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

With large wings, powerful forearms, sharp teeth, and the ability to turn their heads 180 degrees, mantids are skilled hunters. — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026