frontiersman

noun

fron·​tiers·​man ˌfrən-ˈtirz-mən How to pronounce frontiersman (audio)
frän-
: a person who lives or works on a frontier

Examples of frontiersman in a Sentence

the frontiersmen were willing to brave harsh living conditions in order to achieve a better life
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Berea is also home to the historic Boone Tavern, a charming hotel and restaurant owned by Berea College that dates back to the early 20th century and is named for Appalachian pioneer and frontiersman Daniel Boone. Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025 Southern plantation owners and western frontiersmen, including President Andrew Jackson, saw the establishment of a national museum as an unnecessary assertion of federal power. Jennifer Tucker, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2025 Whether idealizing the rugged frontiersman or the daring entrepreneur, Americans take pride in the idea of forging their own paths. Sunita Sah, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025 Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant More than two decades after his first Oscar nomination, Leonardo DiCaprio took home the award for Best Actor for his role as frontiersman Hugh Glass in The Revenant in 2016. Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for frontiersman

Word History

First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of frontiersman was in 1586

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“Frontiersman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frontiersman. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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frontiersman

noun
fron·​tiers·​man ˌfrən-ˈti(ə)rz-mən How to pronounce frontiersman (audio)
frän-
: a person living on the frontier

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