Plainsman: meaning, definitions and examples
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plainsman
[ ˈpleɪnz.mən ]
historical context
A plainsman is a person who lives in or frequently travels to the plains, typically characterized as someone who is skilled in natural survival and understands the terrain. The term often refers to individuals in the western United States during the 19th century who adapted to life in flat, open landscapes.
Synonyms
frontiersman, pioneer, settler.
Examples of usage
- The plainsman bravely navigated the vast grasslands.
- Many plainsmen were skilled horsemen, relying on their mounts.
- As a plainsman, he learned to read the weather patterns that affected the land.
- The story of the plainsman reflects the hardships of early settlers.
Translations
Translations of the word "plainsman" in other languages:
🇵🇹 habitante das planícies
🇮🇳 मैदानवासी
🇩🇪 Ebenenbewohner
🇮🇩 penduduk dataran
🇺🇦 мешканець рівнин
🇵🇱 mieszkaniec równin
🇯🇵 平原の住人
🇫🇷 habitant des plaines
🇪🇸 habitante de llanuras
🇹🇷 ovada yaşayan
🇰🇷 평원의 주민
🇸🇦 ساكن السهول
🇨🇿 obyvatel rovin
🇸🇰 obyvateľ nížin
🇨🇳 平原居民
🇸🇮 stanovalec ravnin
🇮🇸 búa í sléttum
🇰🇿 дала тұрғыны
🇬🇪 მინდვრების მცხოვრები
🇦🇿 düzlükdə yaşayan
🇲🇽 habitante de llanuras
Etymology
The word 'plainsman' is formed from the combination of 'plains', referring to flat, expansive areas of land, and 'man', signifying a human being. Its usage can be traced back to the 19th century, particularly in the context of westward expansion in the United States, when settlers and adventurers moved into the vast, open regions of the Midwest and Great Plains. In this era, a plainsman was often depicted as rugged and self-reliant, embodying the spirit of exploration and resilience needed to thrive in such environments. Over time, the term has been associated with the culture of the American West, encompassing not only the challenges of survival but also the lifestyle and values of those who inhabited these regions.