backwoodsman

English

Etymology

From backwoods +‎ man.

Noun

backwoodsman (plural backwoodsmen)

1. A person who is acclimated to living in a forest area that is far removed from civilization or modern conveniences.
2. An uncivilized person.
3. (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.

Coordinate terms

• frontiersman
• hillbilly
• mountain man
• woodsman

 

Translations

A person who is acclimated to living in a forest area that is far removed from civilization

• German: Hinterwäldler (de) m

An uncivilized person

• German: Hinterwäldler (de) m