"mountain man" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mountain men [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|mountain men}} mountain man (plural mountain men)
  1. (Canada, US, historical) A male trapper and explorer who lives in the wilderness. Wikipedia link: mountain man Tags: Canada, US, historical Categories (topical): Male people, Stock characters Related terms: backwoodsman, hillbilly
    Sense id: en-mountain_man-en-noun-VQLJA0oV Categories (other): American English, Canadian English, English entries with incorrect language header

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