1. a person who lives or works in the bush or wilderness areas
Usage: primarily Australian and South African
2. a member of certain indigenous peoples of southern Africa, particularly the Khoisan peoples
Usage: often capitalized; some consider this term outdated

Examples

• The experienced bushman could navigate the outback without a compass.
• Local bushmen served as guides for the expedition.
• He learned survival skills from an old bushman.
• The Bushman rock art tells stories of ancient hunting practices.
• She studied the traditional knowledge of Bushman communities.
• The bushman knew which plants were safe to eat.
• Bushman tracking skills are legendary among hunters.