1. Plural of jager; hunters or huntsmen, especially in German-speaking regions.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to historical German military units or hunting societies.; Also spelled 'jägers' with umlaut in German contexts.
2. Members of light infantry units, historically in German and other European armies.
Usage: Historical/military term; From German 'Jäger' meaning hunter.

Examples

• The jagers were skilled marksmen trained in woodland combat.
• In the 18th century, Prussian jagers formed elite light infantry units.
• The hunting lodge was managed by experienced jagers who knew the forest well.
• Jagers from the region gathered for the annual hunt.
• The regiment's jagers excelled at reconnaissance missions.