white hunter

noun

1. a white man who acts as guide on African safaris and hunting expeditions.
2. a white man who hunts big game in Africa.

Word History and Origins

Origin of white hunter¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

They’re all in the care of Charlie Patton, a White hunter who holds fast to his machismo, his handlebar mustache, and the fact that he once had Papa Hemingway as a client.

From Washington Post

A noble singing native takes a white hunter into darkest Africa on a search for biblical treasure.

From Los Angeles Times

A chorus girl and a married woman fight over a white hunter in Africa.

From Los Angeles Times

The designers’ signature evening wear had more classic colors of white, hunter green and black.

From Washington Times

The movie gives the young hero a maternal figure in the form of Messua, a kindly woman played by Freida Pinto and reduced to a glorified cameo; we also get John Lockwood, an archetypal Great White Hunter who views the jungle as nothing but trophy-room fodder.

From Salon