plainsmen

/ˈpleɪnzmen/

Definitions

1. noun

men living in or characteristic of the plains, especially those who are skilled in the use of firearms and horse riding.

“The plainsmen were known for their bravery and skill in hunting buffalo.”

2. noun

a man who lives or works in the plains, especially in the American West during the 19th century.

“The cowboy was a typical example of a plainsman, with his cowboy hat and boots.”

Synonyms

  • cowboys
  • frontiersmen

Antonyms

  • city dwellers
  • urbanites