bushie

/ˈbʊʃi/

Definitions

1. noun

a resident of the Bush, especially in New Zealand.

“He’s a bit of a bushie, loves the outdoors and hunting.”

2. noun

a person who grows or tends a bush or a hedge.

“My bushie neighbor takes great care of her rose bushes.”

3. verb

to grow or cultivate a bush or a hedge.

“She bushies the garden every weekend.”

Synonyms

  • habitant
  • settler

Antonyms

  • city dweller
  • urbanite