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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBauernjunge
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Bauern-yunge
"Er wird oft als Bauernjunge angesehen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person from a rural area, especially from the southern United States, often perceived as unsophisticated or uneducated.
"Despite being labeled a hillbilly, he was a skilled craftsman with a deep understanding of traditional woodworking." - 2
A stereotype of rural people, often used in a derogatory manner.
"The movie portrayed the hillbilly stereotype, showcasing both the charm and the challenges of rural life."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'hillbilly' originated in the early 20th century in the United States, combining 'hill' (referring to the Appalachian region) and 'billy' (a diminutive form of William). It was initially used to describe rural, working-class people from the hills, often with a connotation of being unsophisticated or unrefined.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hillbilly" is said worldwide
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paysan
Transliteration: peh-zan
"Il est souvent considéré comme un paysan."
Bauernjunge
Transliteration: Bauern-yunge
"Er wird oft als Bauernjunge angesehen."
contadino
Transliteration: con-ta-di-no
"Viene spesso visto come un contadino."
campesino
Transliteration: cam-pe-si-no
"A menudo se le considera un campesino."
caipira
Transliteration: kai-pee-ra
"Ele é frequentemente visto como um caipira."
गाँव का आदमी
Transliteration: gaanv ka aadmi
"उसे अक्सर गाँव के आदमी के रूप में देखा जाता है।"
乡下人
Transliteration: xiāngxiàrén
"他常常被视为乡下人。"
시골 사람
Transliteration: sigol saram
"그는 종종 시골 사람으로 여겨진다."
田舎者
Transliteration: inakamono
"彼はしばしば田舎者と見なされる。"
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