Definition of the word hunting ground

The expression "hunting ground" has roots in English linguistics and refers to an area that is habitually frequented by hunters for the pursuit and capture of game. It comes from the Old English word "hunt," which meant both "hunting" and "pursuit," and the Old Norse word "mark," which signified an "idea" or "place," as well as "boundary." These words were all introduced to the English language through the influence of Anglo-Saxon and Norse invasions and settling in England during the early medieval period. By the 14th century, the expression "hunting ground" was adopted into the English language to describe an area that was particularly suitable for hunting or that was traditionally used as a hunting site. Today, "hunting ground" has expanded beyond its literal use to metaphorically refer to a place with ample opportunities for a particular activity or interest, such as a "job hunting ground" or a "known tourist hunting ground."