gamekeeper
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for gamekeeper, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person responsible for protecting and managing wildlife on an estate, especially game animals raised for hunting.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
game warden
Etymology
From game (wild animals hunted for sport) + keeper.
Full origin of gamekeeper →Frequently asked questions
What does “gamekeeper” mean?
The word “gamekeeper” means a person responsible for protecting and managing wildlife on an estate, especially game animals raised for hunting. In plain terms, someone employed to look after game animals and their habitat on a hunting estate.
How do you use “gamekeeper” in a sentence?
Here is “gamekeeper” used in a sentence: “The gamekeeper patrolled the estate to keep poachers away.”
What part of speech is “gamekeeper”?
“Gamekeeper” is a noun.