1. people who live in or are skilled at surviving in wild, undeveloped areas
Usage: plural of bushman
2. members of indigenous hunter-gatherer peoples of southern Africa, particularly the Khoisan peoples
Usage: anthropological term; sometimes considered outdated

Examples

• The bushmen knew how to find water in the desert.
• Early bushmen survived by hunting and gathering.
• The documentary featured bushmen demonstrating traditional hunting techniques.
• Australian bushmen were skilled at navigating the outback.
• The bushmen’s knowledge of plants helped them find food.
• Modern bushmen often struggle to maintain their traditional way of life.