noun

frontiersman

frontiersman, pioneer, settler

The frontiersman built a cabin in the wilderness.

The frontiersman built a cabin in the wilderness.

((a/the)) frontiersman ((...)) a man living in the region of a frontier The frontiersman was known for his survival skills.

Synonyms: pioneer, settler, explorer

From 'frontier' (the edge of settled land) + 'man'. A man who lives on the frontier.

Picture a man living on the 'front' line of civilization, the frontier.

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