lion-hunter

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, который охотится на львов, или, в переносном смысле, того, кто ищет и культивирует общество выдающихся или знаменитых личностей.

A noun referring to a person who hunts lions, or figuratively, someone who seeks out and cultivates the company of prominent or famous individuals.

1. Social climberC1formalbritish

   A person who actively seeks to attract or cultivate the company of famous, influential, or socially prominent individuals.

   Охотник за знаменитостями

   • The hostess was a notorious lion-hunter, always inviting celebrities to her parties.
   • He was known as a lion-hunter, constantly networking with politicians and artists.
   • Her reputation as a lion-hunter grew as she filled her salon with famous writers.

   Synonymsarrivisteclimbername droppersocial climber

2. Big game hunterB2formal

   A person who hunts lions, typically for sport or trophies.

   Охотник на львов

   • The experienced lion-hunter tracked the pride through the savanna.
   • He wrote a memoir about his years as a lion-hunter in Africa.
   • Modern lion-hunters often face criticism from conservation groups.