What is another word for chasseurs?

Pronunciation: [ʃasˈɜːz] (IPA)

Chasseurs is a French term that refers to hunters. There are several synonyms for chasseurs, including huntsmen, sportsmen, gamekeepers, and trackers. All these words describe individuals who take part in the activity of hunting for sport, food, or as a profession. In addition to the mentioned terms, chasseurs can also be referred to as trappers, shooters, or stalkers. The use of these synonyms can help writers and speakers to express themselves more vividly and concisely when discussing hunting activities. Regardless of the terminology used, chasseurs play an important role in preserving natural resources and contributing to the economy through hunting-related tourism and sales of game meat.

What are the hypernyms for Chasseurs?

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

Usage examples for Chasseurs

He promised to reinforce Vidal at once with three battalions of chasseurs.
"1914"
John French, Viscount of Ypres
Those French troops were Alpine chasseurs-the famous Blue Devils.
""And they thought we wouldn't fight""
Floyd Gibbons
To end their destructive cross fire, as well as to complete the investiture, it was determined to carry them by assault; and as dark settled down on the evening of the 14th, two storming parties, one of French grenadiers and chasseurs, drawn from the brigade of the Baron de Viomenil and under the command of the Comte de Deuxponts, and the second, of American light infantry, taken from the division of the Marquis de Lafayette and commanded by Alexander Hamilton, were moved out of the trenches, and, followed by strong supporting battalions, were advanced as far as was prudent.
"Janice Meredith"
Paul Leicester Ford

Related words: chasseur, jacobites, chasseur d'Afrique, French chasseur

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