bushmen

/ˈbʊʃmɛn/

Definitions

1. noun

indigenous people living in the wilderness or remote areas, typically in Africa or Australia, often characterized by their hunter-gatherer lifestyle.

“The bushmen had a deep understanding of the local flora and fauna.”

2. plural noun

members of the San people, an indigenous people found primarily in southern Africa.

“The bushmen of the Kalahari Desert were skilled trackers and hunters.”

Synonyms

  • aborigines
  • indigenous people
  • natives

Antonyms

  • city residents
  • urban dwellers