Backwoodsman: meaning, definitions and examples
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backwoodsman
[ ˈbakˌwʊdzmən ]
rural lifestyle
A backwoodsman is a person who lives in a remote, rural area, often far away from civilization. They are skilled at living off the land and are adept at hunting, fishing, and survival techniques.
Synonyms
frontiersman, mountain man, woodsman
Examples of usage
- He lived as a backwoodsman in the mountains, far from any town or city.
- The backwoodsman built his own cabin in the woods and rarely ventured into town.
- She admired the backwoodsman's self-sufficiency and independence.
Translations
Translations of the word "backwoodsman" in other languages:
🇵🇹 homem do mato
🇮🇳 जंगली आदमी
🇩🇪 Hinterwäldler
🇮🇩 pria desa
🇺🇦 лісовик
🇵🇱 człowiek z lasu
🇯🇵 田舎者 (inakamono)
🇫🇷 homme des bois
🇪🇸 hombre de los bosques
🇹🇷 orman adamı
🇰🇷 숲속 사람 (sup-sok saram)
🇸🇦 رجل الغابات
🇨🇿 lesní člověk
🇸🇰 lesný človek
🇨🇳 林中人 (lín zhōng rén)
🇸🇮 gozdni človek
🇮🇸 maður úr skógi
🇰🇿 орман адамы
🇬🇪 ტყის კაცი
🇦🇿 meşə adamı
🇲🇽 hombre de los bosques
Word origin
The term 'backwoodsman' originated in America during the early 19th century to describe individuals living in the remote, undeveloped areas of the country. These individuals were known for their ruggedness, self-reliance, and ability to thrive in the wilderness. The word 'backwoods' refers to the dense, wooded areas away from civilization, emphasizing the isolation and self-sufficiency of these individuals.