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outdoorsperson

outdoorsperson

6.1
A person who enjoys activities outside like hiking, fishing or camping
  • noun
  • /ˈaʊtˌdɔrzˌpɜrsən/
translation icon : aficionado a las actividades al aire libre
  • An outdoorsperson loves to hike in the mountains.

Examples

  • He became an accomplished outdoorsperson after years of exploring national parks and forests.

  • As an avid outdoorsperson, she spends most weekends hiking and canoeing in the wilderness.

  • The magazine offers tips for every type of outdoorsperson, from campers to bird-watchers.

  • Many outdoorspeople enjoy fishing at the lake.

  • As an avid hiker and camper, she considers herself an enthusiastic outdoorsperson.

  • Every summer, the family goes on adventures; my brother is a true outdoorsperson who loves nature.

  • After years of outdoor exploration, being an outdoorsperson has become a significant part of her identity.

Synonyms

outdoorsman
vsoutdoorsperson
9 6.5

A man who spends a lot of time doing activities outside like hunting, fishing, or camping

is neutral and applies to any person who regularly does outdoor activities
sporting man
vsoutdoorsperson
1 4.1

A man who enjoys outdoor activities like hiking and fishing

is about general outdoor enjoyment rather than mainly sports
outdoorswoman
vsoutdoorsperson
6.6

A woman who enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and camping

is gender neutral, referring to anyone who regularly does such activities
outdoor woman
vsoutdoorsperson
3.4

A woman who enjoys outdoor activities like hiking or camping

is broader and not specific to one gender
outdoor man
vsoutdoorsperson
3.3

A man who enjoys being outside doing things like hiking or fishing

is neutral, including all people regardless of gender

Antonyms

93 1.0

Inside a building rather than outside

How Outdoorsy

mountain man
  • US
7 6.5
outdoorsperson
6.1
camper
85 1.2
homebody
8 5.5

Surface Forms

outdoorsperson singular

Morphology

outdoorsperson = outdoors + person (transparent) = outdoors + person

A clear compound of 'outdoors' and 'person' meaning someone who spends time in the outdoors; meaning is directly inferable from the components.

Etymology

Outdoorsperson is made of out- ('outside'), door, and person, so it quite literally names a 'person' who is 'outside'. Think of someone stepping out the door into nature, which is why an outdoorsperson is someone who enjoys camping, hiking, fishing, and other outdoor activities.