'outdoorsman' originates from the English words 'outdoors' and 'man', where 'outdoors' refers to the open air or outside environment, and 'man' refers to a person.

'outdoorsman' was formed by combining 'outdoors' and 'man' to describe someone who enjoys or is skilled in outdoor activities.

Initially, it meant 'a man who spends time outdoors', but now it includes anyone, regardless of gender, who enjoys outdoor activities.