Backwoodsman
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Backwoodsman is a noun meaning A person who is acclimated to living in a forest area that is far removed from civilization or modern conveniences.
Meaning
A person who is acclimated to living in a forest area that is far removed from civilization or modern conveniences.
More Meanings
- An uncivilized or uncultured person (according to the value judgments of the speaker).
- (informal, UK politics) A Peer who is seldom present in the House of Lords of the United Kingdom Parliament, who may be encouraged to attend when a very important vote is expected.
Word Forms
- backwoodsmen
Synonyms for backwoodsman
Depending on context, synonyms include woodman, frontiersman.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include frontiersman, backwoodser, woodman, wildman, bushman, bushwhacker.
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