backwoodsman
The word “backwoodsman” has 3 syllables: back-woods-man
It's pronounced as /ˈbækˌwʊdzmən/
What is synonym and antonym for backwoodsman?
In the thesaurus, “backwoodsman” has 5 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for backwoodsman along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for backwoodsman
- hinterlander
- mountain man
- mountaineer
- peasant
- woodsman
Antonyms for backwoodsman
- cosmopolitan
- cosmopolite
- sophisticate
Meanings of backwoodsman
- noun
- A person who is acclimated to living in a forest area that is far removed from civilization or modern conveniences.
- An uncivilized person.
- (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.
Example Sentences
- The seasoned backwoodsman taught survival skills to the group before their hiking trip.
- In the lore of the region, the legendary backwoodsman was said to have mastered the wilderness.
- The local museum featured artifacts belonging to a renowned backwoodsman who lived in the area centuries ago.
- With his rugged appearance and deep knowledge of the forest, he looked every bit the part of a true backwoodsman.
- The young city-dweller struggled to keep up with the experienced backwoodsman during their outdoor excursion.
On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to backwoodsman, such as: cosmopolitan, cosmopolite, hinterlander, mountain man, mountaineer, peasant, sophisticate.
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