hunter-gatherer的意思|示意

英语单词hunter-gatherer指的是采集社会，即通过狩猎、采集和捕捉动植物获取食物的人群。这个词可以用来指定个人，也可以指代这种生活方式的一个混合社会，如果加上地点限定，例如澳大利亚的hunter-gatherer就可以指特定的澳大利亚土著人。

Hunter-gatherers are often seen as the most traditional form of human existence and as such, the term is used when discussing prehistoric human lifestyles. This term is used to describe societies prior to the adoption of agriculture and domestication of animals. It is also used to refer to modern societies that still follow this traditional lifestyle, such as the Bushmen of Namibia and the Hadza people of Tanzania.

Hunter-gatherer societies are typically small and are organized differently from agricultural societies. They are egalitarian, meaning they have no permanent social hierarchy, and they are usually organized into bands or groups based on family connections. Also, they typically have no permanent settlements and rather move over large areas as they hunt and gather, which helps them avoid over-exploiting any particular area.

Hunter-gatherer societies are sometimes seen in a negative light, being depicted as “primitive” or “uncivilized”. It is important to remember that hunter-gatherers were highly successful in their adaptation to their environment and were in fact very resourceful and creative in their use of the resources available to them.