Definitions

1. noun

A woman who lives in a remote or isolated area, especially in a rural or wilderness setting, often in a relationship with a man who works or lives in a more accessible area.

“The bushwife had to fend for herself while her husband was away on a hunting trip.”

2. noun

A woman who is married to a man in a remote or isolated area, often in a relationship of limited social contact or interaction.

“The bushwife’s husband was a trapper who spent most of his time in the wilderness.”