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General Slang
bushranger
BUSH-rayn-jer · noun · informal
A 19th-century outlaw of the bush.
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An armed robber or outlaw who hid in the bush; Ned Kelly is the most famous.
“Ned Kelly is the most notorious bushranger in Australian history.”
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bushranger In A Sentence
Ned Kelly is the most notorious bushranger in Australian history.
Origin & Usage
From 'bush' plus 'ranger'; colonial Australian.
People Also Ask
What is a 'bushranger'?
A bushranger was a 19th-century Australian outlaw, typically an armed robber who hid out in the bush; Ned Kelly is the most famous example.
Where does the word 'bushranger' come from?
It combines 'bush' with 'ranger' and dates to colonial Australia, describing outlaws who ranged and sheltered in the wild country.
Who was the most famous bushranger?
Ned Kelly is the most notorious bushranger in Australian history, remembered for his armoured last stand and his defiance of colonial authorities.
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