Synonyms for

Countryman

Verb / ˈkʌntri:mʌn / Another word for countryman — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A countryman is someone who lives in or comes from a rural or agricultural area.

Synonyms & similar words

ruralist peasant farmer villager rustic provincial bumpkin yokel hick hayseed agrarian clodhopper rancher agriculturist paysan cottager crofter redneck hillbilly backwoodsman

Example sentences

  1. The countryman lived in a small village surrounded by fields.
  2. The countryman owned a farm with cows and chickens.
  3. The countryman enjoyed the peacefulness of rural life.
  4. The countryman knew how to grow his own vegetables.
  5. The countryman wore a straw hat and overalls.

Quotes

  • A countryman between two lawyers is like a fish between two cats. - Benjamin Franklin
  • The true countryman is not he who knows the country better but he who loves it more. - Henry David Thoreau
  • A countryman can scarce understand the language of his own countrymen. - Jonathan Swift

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