noun, slang ·3 syllables ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person who is acclimated to living in a forest area that is far removed from civilization or modern conveniences.
2. 2
   a man who lives on the frontier wordnet
3. 3
   An uncivilized or uncultured person (according to the value judgments of the speaker).
4. 4
   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. UK, informal

Synonyms

All synonyms

frontiersmanboorbriar-hopperbrush apebumpkinbushman

Etymology

From backwoods + man.

Related phrases

house of lords

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