noun

hillman

HIHL-muhn

Hillman (noun) means someone who lives in hilly or mountainous country. Example: “The hillmen came down to the market once a month to trade wool.”

noun

Someone who lives in hilly or mountainous country.

"The hillmen came down to the market once a month to trade wool."

"She grew up a hillman's daughter, used to steep paths and thin air."

How to use hillman

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person who lives up in the hills, often a mountain dweller or tribesman.

Word forms

hillmen plural

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Etymology

From hill + man.

Rhymes for hillman

tillman Stillman

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hillman” mean?

The word “hillman” means someone who lives in hilly or mountainous country. In plain terms, a person who lives up in the hills, often a mountain dweller or tribesman.

How do you pronounce “hillman”?

“Hillman” is pronounced HIHL-muhn (/ˈhɪlmən/ in IPA).

How do you use “hillman” in a sentence?

Here is “hillman” used in a sentence: “She grew up a hillman's daughter, used to steep paths and thin air.”

What part of speech is “hillman”?

“Hillman” is a noun.