shikari

ʃɪˈkɑːri

Definitions

1. noun

A professional hunter, especially in India; a hunter or gamekeeper.

“The shikari expertly tracked the elusive deer through the forest.”

2. noun

A style of hunting in which the hunter follows the game on foot, often on horseback.

“The shikari is a traditional method used by many Indian hunters.”

Synonyms

  • gamekeeper
  • hunter

Antonyms

  • pest
  • poacher