English Explanatory Dictionary

backwoodsman

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who is acclimated to living in a forest area that is far removed from civilization or modern conveniences.
  2. An uncivilized or uncultured person (according to the value judgments of the speaker).
  3. 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

backwoodsman backwoodsmen

Etymology

From backwoods + man.

Synonyms

woodman
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