collibert

/kɒlɪˈbɛr/ or /kɔliˈber/

Definitions

1. noun

A French-Canadian lumberjack.

“During the 19th century, colliberts played a crucial role in harvesting timber in the Canadian wilderness.”

2. noun

A lumberjack or woodsman, especially in Quebec.

“The young collibert had spent his entire life in the forest, learning the ways of his father.”

Synonyms

  • lumberjack
  • woodsman

Antonyms

  • office worker
  • urban dweller