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Definition of huntress

huntress

/ˈhʌn.trəs/
hun · tress
Plural:huntresses
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huntress Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A woman, girl, or female animal that hunts game or prey.

Example

"In Greek mythology, Artemis is revered as the goddess of the wilderness and the supreme huntress."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary English, the gender-neutral term "hunter" is generally preferred in everyday and professional contexts, while "huntress" is mostly reserved for mythological, literary, or poetic usage.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English (late 14th century) from "hunter" combined with the feminine suffix "-ess" (from Old French -esse).

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