Boondocker

/ˈbuːndɑːkər/ noun

Definition

A person who lives in or frequents the boondocks; someone from a remote or rural area.

Etymology

From 'boondock' plus the agent suffix '-er' (one who is or does), creating a term for a person associated with remote areas.

Kelly Says

In RV culture, 'boondocking' means camping in the wilderness without hookups, so a boondocker is someone adventurous enough to roughing it—the term has been reclaimed positively by outdoor enthusiasts.

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