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woodlander

woodlander

7.2
A person or animal that lives in a forest
  • noun
  • /ˈwʊdˌlændər/
translation icon : habitante del bosque
  • Some animals, like the fox, are true woodlanders adapted to life among the trees.

Examples

  • As a dedicated woodlander, she spent her weekends hiking and exploring the local woods.

  • The young woodlander admired the tall trees and wildflowers in the forest.

  • The experienced woodlander could identify every plant and animal in the forest.

  • Many stories feature a wise woodlander who helps lost travelers find their way.

  • A woodlander enjoys the peace of the forest.

  • Many woodlanders depend on the forest for their livelihood.

  • Many species of woodlanders thrive in the protected areas of the national park.

Synonyms

woodman
vswoodlander
1 8.8

A man who lives in the woods and cares for trees

includes any person or animal living in or linked to woodlands

Surface Forms

woodlander singular
woodlanders plural

Morphology

woodlander = woodland (transparent) = wood + land + er

The word is formed transparently from 'woodland' plus the agentive '-er', meaning a person or animal associated with woodlands.

Etymology

Woodlander comes from the parts wood ('trees'), land ('ground' or 'area') and the ending -er ('one who'). So a woodlander is a person or animal that lives in or is closely connected to the woods.