big game hunter

Pursues dangerous wildlife

A big game hunter is someone who hunts large wild animals—elephants, lions, buffalo, bears, and similar quarry.

The term evokes African safaris and trophy hunting, often carrying connotations of wealth, adventure, and controversy over conservation: Ernest Hemingway styled himself a big game hunter.

The phrase sometimes appears figuratively for someone who pursues major targets or high-value prey.

Related

Africa · elephant · lion · leopard · rhino · buffalo · wild animal · ivory · expedition · stalking · wilderness · guide · pith helmet · safari jacket · Hemingway · taxidermy · bush · savanna

Categories
Opposites
relationship to wildlife

big game hunterwildlife conservationist

One safeguarding wild species

park ranger · game warden · wildlife rehabilitator · Jane Goodall · naturalist

legality and ethics of wildlife engagement

big game hunterpoacher

Unlawful wildlife taker

target size and prestige

big game hunterrabbit hunter

One who pursues lagomorphs

duck hunter · fly fisherman · pest controller

Family

bigger, biggest, game, games, gamed, gaming, gamer, gamers, hunt

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG