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Definition |
people from rural, mountainous regions |
Examples |
1) Some people use the term "hillbilly"
to describe anyone from a rural area, but this is not accurate or
respectful.
2) John's family has lived in the mountains for generations, and they
embrace their hillbilly heritage
with pride. |
Etymology |
It was initially used to describe
people who lived in the Appalachian Mountains of the southeastern
United States. |
Synonyms |
country folk, rural dwellers |
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