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yokel Definition and Meaning in English (yokel definition)

noun
Synonyms:bumpkincountry bumpkinrustic
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Yokel definition: A yokel is a derogatory term for a person from a rural area who is considered to be unsophisticated, naive, and often uneducated.

Definitions of Yokel

  1. 1noun(colloquial)

    A yokel is a derogatory term for a person from a rural area who is considered to be unsophisticated, naive, and often uneducated.

Example Sentences

casual

“He was dismissed as a mere yokel by the city dwellers.”

general

“The old man, despite being called a yokel, possessed a deep wisdom about nature.”

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Yokel definition: A yokel is a derogatory term for a person from a rural area who is considered to be unsophisticated, naive, and often uneducated.
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'Yokel' translates to 'yokel' in English. Yokel definition: A yokel is a derogatory term for a person from a rural area who is considered to be unsophisticated, naive, and often uneducated.
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