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Definition of bushmeat

bushmeat

/ˈbʊʃ.miːt/
bush · meat

Plural:bushmeats
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bushmeat Lexical Profile

bushmeat Game Scores & Validity

• noun

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The meat of non-domesticated wild mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds hunted for food in tropical forests, especially in West and Central Africa.

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"Conservationists are working with rural communities to develop sustainable protein alternatives to bushmeat."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bushmeat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bushmeat
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