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bushwhacker

/ˈbʊʃˌwæk.ər/

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noun

/ˈbʊʃˌwæk.ər/C2formalamerican
  • ruСуществительное с двумя различными значениями: во-первых, уничижительный термин для неискушённого или сельского человека; во-вторых, партизан-конфедерат во время Гражданской войны в США.

A noun with two distinct meanings: first, a derogatory term for an unsophisticated or rural person; second, a Confederate guerrilla fighter during the American Civil War.

  1. Unsophisticated personC1informalamerican

    A derogatory term for someone considered uncultured, rural, or lacking in social graces.

    ruНеотёсанный человек

    • The city folk looked down on him as a bushwhacker.
    • He was dismissed as a bushwhacker because of his simple manners.
    • The term bushwhacker was used to mock his lack of sophistication.

    Synonymsbumpkinclodhopperprovincialruberusticyokel

  2. Confederate guerrillaC1formalamerican

    A member of irregular Confederate forces during the American Civil War who engaged in ambushes and raids.

    ruПартизан-конфедерат

    • The bushwhackers attacked the Union supply line at dawn.
    • Many bushwhackers operated independently in the border states.
    • The history book detailed the brutal tactics of the bushwhackers.

    Synonymsguerrillairregularpartisan

Forms
  • bushwhackers plural form
  • bushwhackers' possessive plural form
  • bushwhacker's possessive singular form
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