Definition

Noun: - A female hunter; a woman who hunts wild animals for food or sport.

Examples

• Noun:
  • In Greek mythology, Artemis was the huntress goddess of the wilderness.
  • The skilled huntress tracked the deer through the forest silently.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in a literary, mythological, or historical context to describe a woman engaged in hunting. It can carry connotations of skill, independence, and a connection to nature.
  • The novel's protagonist was portrayed as a fearless huntress, providing for her village.

Variants and Related Words

• Hunter (n): A person, typically male, who hunts. This is the gender-neutral or masculine counterpart.
  • The hunter and the huntress shared their techniques.

Synonyms

• Hunter (when used in a gender-neutral sense).
• Sportswoman (in the specific context of hunting for sport).

Noun

1. a woman hunter