Bushwhacker (noun)

1. A guerrilla fighter who operates in rural areas, especially during the American Civil War.
2. A person who spends time in the wilderness or rural areas for recreation or hunting.

Origin:

Derived from the dutch word boschwachter, meaning forest guard or ranger.

Examples:

1. During the American Civil War, bushwhackers would ambush Union soldiers and disrupt supply lines.
2. The bushwhacker had been living in the wilderness for months, surviving on his hunting and trapping skills.
3. Some say the mysterious figure in the woods is a bushwhacker, living off the land and avoiding civilization.
4. The bushwhacker was known for his sharpshooting abilities and cunning tactics.
5. The group of friends went on a weekend camping trip, proudly calling themselves bushwhackers for the rugged terrain they traversed.