backwoodsman

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Synonyms: backwoodsmen

Antonyms: backwoodsmen

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

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]] or [[uncultured]] person {{q|according to the [[value judgment]]s of the speaker}}.
3. {{lb|en|informal|UK politics}} A [[peer#English:_Q7160407|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.

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