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Gamekeepers

Scope note

Use for those privately employed, as on an estate or private game preserve, to provide a natural environment conducive to the health and propagation of game, prevent poaching, and assist the employers or other authorized persons in hunting. For public officials who enforce the game laws of a jurisdiction, use "game wardens."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000236757

Broader Terms used

<people in service occupations>

Term used for

game keepers

Equivalent Terms used

gamekeeper
gamekeeper's
gamekeepers'

Created

13yrs ago

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