bushranger

[ boosh-reyn-jer ]

noun

1. a person who lives in the bush or woods.
2. Australian.
   1. a person who lives by robbing travelers and isolated homesteads in the bush.
   2. a person who drives a hard, and sometimes dishonest, bargain.

bushranger

/ ˈbʊʃˌreɪndʒə /

noun

1. history an escaped convict or robber living in the bush
2. a person who lives away from civilization; backwoodsman

Other Words From

• bushranging noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of bushranger¹

First recorded in 1810–20; bush ¹ + ranger

Example Sentences

An exploration of Australian bushranger Ned Kelly and his gang as they attempt to evade authorities during the 1870s.

From Los Angeles Times

An exploration of Australian bushranger Ned Kelly and his gang as they attempt to evade authorities during the 1870s.

From Los Angeles Times

An exploration of Australian bushranger Ned Kelly and his gang as they attempt to evade authorities during the 1870s.

From Los Angeles Times

An exploration of Australian bushranger Ned Kelly and his gang as they attempt to evade authorities during the 1870s.

From Los Angeles Times

An exploration of Australian bushranger Ned Kelly and his gang as they attempt to evade authorities during the 1870s.

From Los Angeles Times