oakling

/ˈoʊkliŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person, especially a child, who lives in or near an oak wood, or is descended from people who lived in or near such a wood.

“The village was home to many oaklings who spent their days exploring the ancient forest.”

Synonyms

  • forester
  • woodsman

Antonyms

  • city dweller
  • urbanite