Gamekeeper
(noun)
- A person who is responsible for the care and management of game animals, such as deer, on a hunting estate or nature reserve.
- A person who is responsible for enforcing hunting and fishing laws and regulations.
Origin:
The word gamekeeper is of english origin, deriving from the words 'game' meaning 'wild animals' and 'keeper' meaning 'a person who takes care of something.'.
Examples:
- The gamekeeper was responsible for maintaining a healthy population of deer on the estate.
- The gamekeeper monitored the behavior of the animals and provided food and shelter when necessary.
- The gamekeeper was on patrol to make sure that hunters were following the rules and regulations.
- The gamekeeper also had to deal with any problem animals, such as foxes, that might threaten the game.
- The gamekeeper's knowledge of the land and its wildlife was invaluable to the hunters and nature enthusiasts who visited the estate.