Definition

A person or animal that searches for and gathers food or other resources from the environment.

Example

The forager spent the day collecting berries and mushrooms in the forest.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a forager?

Yeah, I think they collect wild food, right?

Exactly! I read about how they find edible plants and mushrooms.

That sounds interesting! I'd love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Forager → It is formed from "forage" (from Old French *forage*, meaning to search for food) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A forager is a person who searches for food, typically in the wild.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'searching for food' — 'forage' means to look for food, and '-er' indicates a person. This helps you remember that a forager is someone who seeks out food.

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