backwoodsman

noun — 3 senses

backwoodsman

noun

Etymology From backwoods + man.

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 (according to the value judgments of the speaker).

3

Government, Politics UK, Informal 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.

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