Backwoodsman

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. An inhabitant of the backwoods.
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  • noun. A man living in the forest in or beyond the new settlements, especially on the western frontiers of the United States in former times.
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  • noun. A person who is acclimated to living in a forest area that is far removed from civilization or modern conveniences.
  • noun. An uncivilized person.
  • noun. 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.
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  • noun. a man who lives on the frontier
    • Word Usage
    "He was always an Indian; even at his best he was a savage, just as the backwoodsman was a savage at his worst."
    cross-reference
    frontiersman  woodsman  
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    pioneer  
    Hyponym
    Words that are more specific
    Boone  Carson  Crockett  christopher carson  daniel boone  
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    woodsmen  
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    bargeman  deodar  diety  eyes!  frontiersman  
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    briar-hopper  brush ape  bumpkin  bushman  clam digger  
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