gamewarden
nounUK /ˈɡeɪmˌwɔːdn/
US /ˈɡeɪmˌwɔːrdn/
A gamewarden is a person who takes care of wild animals and makes sure people follow the rules about hunting.
The gamewarden checked the hunters' licenses before they went into the forest.
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2. A person who protects animals in a park or nature reserve.
The gamewarden rescued a baby deer stuck in the fence.
3. A person who makes sure hunting and fishing laws are obeyed.
The gamewarden fined the man for fishing without a permit.
4. A keeper of a royal or private hunting area in old times.
In the old story, the gamewarden guarded the king's forest.