headhunting

Speech parts

1. headhunting - Noun

2. headhunting - Verb

Meaning

headhunting

present participle of headhunt

(anthropology) The practice of cutting off and preserving the head of one's enemy.

The active recruitment of executive or talented personnel.

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Examples

Aborigines who wished to improve their status looked to education rather than headhunting as the new form of power. Source: Internet

Although headhunting and cannibalism have been practically eradicated, in the past they were practised in many parts of the country as part of rituals related to warfare and taking in enemy spirits or powers. Source: Internet

Like the Kadazan-Dusun, they are also once known for their headhunting practice, and now as a farmer and hunters. Source: Internet

Since the abolishment of headhunting by the British, many of them have served as a police and soldiers for the British. Source: Internet

Taiwanese Hoklo Han settlers and Japanese were often the victims of headhunting raids as they were considered by the aborigines to be liars and enemies. Source: Internet

The longhouse was a defensive unit in the past, when headhunting was prevalent. Source: Internet

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