backwoodsmen

The word “backwoodsmen” has 3 syllables: back-woods-men

It's pronounced as /ˈbækˌwʊdzmən/


What is synonym and antonym for backwoodsmen?

In the thesaurus, “backwoodsmen” has 26 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for backwoodsmen along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for backwoodsmen

  • boors
  • bumpkins
  • chawbacons
  • churls
  • clodhoppers
  • clods
  • clowns
  • cornballs
  • countrymen
  • gawks
  • greenhorns
  • hayseed
  • hayseeds
  • hicks
  • louts
  • mountaineers
  • oafs
  • peasants
  • peones
  • peons
  • provincials
  • rubes
  • rustics
  • tenderfeet
  • tenderfoots
  • yokels

Antonyms for backwoodsmen

  • cosmopolitans
  • cosmopolites
  • metropolitans
  • slickers
  • smoothies
  • sophisticates
  • suburbanites
  • urbanites

Meanings of backwoodsmen

  • noun
    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. (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 backwoodsmen navigated through dense forests with ease, relying on their knowledge of the wilderness.
  • Historically, backwoodsmen played a crucial role in exploring and settling frontier territories.
  • The tales of legendary backwoodsmen continue to inspire those who seek adventure in the great outdoors.
  • Many backwoodsmen were skilled hunters and trappers, providing for their families in remote areas.
  • The annual gathering of backwoodsmen celebrates traditional skills and camaraderie in the wilderness.

On this page you'll find 34 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to backwoodsmen, such as: boors, bumpkins, chawbacons, churls, clodhoppers, clods, clowns.

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Related Words

yokels

  • backwoodsmen
  • boors
  • bumpkins
  • chawbacons
  • churls
  • clodhoppers
  • clods
  • clowns
  • cornballs
  • countrymen
  • gawks
  • greenhorns
  • hayseed
  • hayseeds
  • hicks
  • louts
  • mountaineers
  • oafs
  • peasants
  • peones
  • peons
  • provincials
  • rubes
  • rustics
  • tenderfeet
  • tenderfoots

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