1. people who hunt foxes, typically on horseback with dogs as a sport or to control fox populations
Usage: plural of foxhunter; common in British English; often associated with traditional country sports

Examples

• The foxhunters gathered at dawn to begin their pursuit across the countryside.
• Traditional foxhunters in England have practiced this sport for centuries.
• The group of foxhunters rode through the fields with their pack of hounds.
• Many foxhunters argue that the activity helps manage fox populations on farms.
• The foxhunters wore their distinctive red coats as they set out for the day.