Definitions

1. proper noun

a place in New Hampshire, United States, where Henry David Thoreau lived and wrote

“I visited Walden Pond in Thoreau to get inspiration for my own writing.”

2. noun

a person who lives a simple life in harmony with nature, often in a cabin or a small house

“He wanted to be a modern-day Thoreau, living off the grid and relying on the environment for his needs.”

3. noun

a person who writes about nature and simplicity, often in a philosophical or poetic style

“She was a Thoreau, writing about the beauty of the forest and the importance of living in harmony with nature.”