noun
- a person who works in remote, sparsely settled areas, especially in forestry, logging, or land clearing
- a laborer or tradesperson who works in the bush or wilderness, performing various manual tasks
Usage: chiefly Australian and New Zealand English; informal
Usage: chiefly Australian and New Zealand English; informal
Examples
- The bushworker spent months clearing land in the remote outback.
- Many bushworkers in Australia develop strong survival skills.
- He took a job as a bushworker to escape city life.
- The logging company hired experienced bushworkers for the new project.
- Bushworkers often face harsh weather conditions in their daily work.