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Meaning of headhunting | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. The practice of cutting off and preserving the head of one's enemy.
    uncountable, usually
  2. The active recruitment of executive or talented personnel.
    uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Deutsch Headhunting Kopfjagd
Suomi ihmismetsästys pääkallonmetsästys suorahaku
Français chasse aux têtes
日本語 ヘッドハンティング 引き抜き 首狩り
한국어 헤드헌팅
Русский охо́та за голова́ми охо́та за ума́ми хедхантинг

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

headie Headier headies Headiest Headily Headiness

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