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Definition of forager

forager

/ˈfɔːrɪdʒər/
for · ag · er
Plural:foragers
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forager Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person or animal that searches widely for wild food resources, provisions, or supplies.

Example

"As an experienced forager, she could easily distinguish edible forest mushrooms from their poisonous lookalikes."

2

A soldier or member of a military detachment sent out to procure food, fodder, and supplies from the surrounding countryside.

Example

"During the winter campaign, cavalry patrols were dispatched to intercept enemy foragers before they could strip the local farms."

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• Nearby Words

fop
for
forage
forager
foraker
foray
forbearing

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the verb 'forage' plus the agent suffix '-er', ultimately tracing back to Old French 'fourrage' (fodder or straw) and a Frankish root related to food.

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