headhunter

/ˈhɛdˌhʌntər/
/ˈhɛdhəntə/
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Other forms: headhunters

Definitions of headhunter
  1. noun
    a savage who cuts off and preserves the heads of enemies as trophies
    synonyms: head-shrinker
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    type of:
    barbarian, savage
    a member of an uncivilized people
  2. noun
    a recruiter of personnel (especially for corporations)
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    type of:
    recruiter
    someone who supplies members or employees
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