What is another word for Shikari?

Pronunciation: [ʃɪkˈɑːɹi] (IPA)

Shikari is a word of Indian origin, meaning a hunter or a person who is skilled in hunting. There are several synonyms of the word "Shikari". One of the most common synonyms is "Jaeger" which comes from the German word Jäger meaning hunter. "Huntsman" is another synonym for Shikari, used to describe a person who is skilled in tracking and hunting various game animals. Other synonyms include "Veldsman", "Nimrod", "Sportsman", and "Tracker". These words also hold similar meanings and can be used interchangeably in certain contexts. Whether you are writing about hunting or talking about an expert tracker, there are many words that can be used synonymously with Shikari.

Synonyms for Shikari:

What are the hypernyms for Shikari?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Shikari

The Shikari said nothing, but counted it out at seventy yards.
"From Edinburgh to India & Burmah"
William G. Burn Murdoch
My Hindoo Shikari I find will take a nip with pleasure from my flask in his little brass bowl, but he would loose caste if he took soda water in the same way, so he tramps to the well and at great trouble draws a cup.
"From Edinburgh to India & Burmah"
William G. Burn Murdoch
Only his Shikari got away.
"The Safety Curtain, and Other Stories"
Ethel M. Dell

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