(North America, historical) A male trapper and explorer who lives in the wilderness.
(North America, historical) A male trapper and explorer who lives in the wilderness.
"mountain man" means: A male trapper and explorer who lives in the wilderness.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
"mountain man" means: A male trapper and explorer who lives in the wilderness.. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. Note the regional or dialect label (historical) — usage may sound odd outside that variety. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.
"mountain man" means: A male trapper and explorer who lives in the wilderness.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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A man who is a country dweller, especially a follower of country pursuits.
A native or inhabitant of hilly or mountainous country; a tribesman who lives in the mountains.
(historical, US) A violence-prone man who has had run-ins with the law; especially one from the Old West days of U.S. history.
(Australia, New Zealand, historical) A man who travels around with a personal]] items; specifically, an itinerant person, often seeking work in exchange for food and lodging.
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(Australia) A man who lives in or has extensive experience of the Australian bush or outback.