bushman's
|bush-man-'s|
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/ˈbʊʃmənz/
(bushman)
forest dweller
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bushman' originates from the Dutch word 'boschjesman', where 'bosch' meant 'forest' and 'man' meant 'man'.
Historical Evolution
'boschjesman' transformed into the English word 'bushman', and eventually became the modern English word 'bushman'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'man of the forest', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a member of certain indigenous peoples of southern Africa'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
possessive form of 'bushman', referring to something belonging to or associated with a bushman.
The bushman's tools were neatly arranged by the campfire.
Last updated: 2025/04/30 08:06