countryman

/ˈkʌntrɪmən/

Definitions

1. noun

a person born or living in a particular country

“The countryman knew the best routes to take through the mountains.”

2. noun

a person with a strong connection to the land or rural areas of a country

“The countryman was skilled in farming and animal husbandry.”

Synonyms

  • farmer
  • rural dweller

Antonyms

  • city dweller
  • urbanite