noun a person who lives in a rural, mountainous area, typically characterized as unsophisticated or uncultured
Used to refer to people from rural, often impoverished areas in the Southern United States.
Used to discuss stereotypes and perceptions of people from rural regions.
Used as a derogatory term to describe someone as unsophisticated or uncultured.
Used in movies, TV shows, and music to depict stereotypical characters from rural areas.
The term 'hillbilly' may be used by writers to describe characters or settings in a story that are associated with rural, Southern culture.
Psychologists may use the term 'hillbilly' when discussing stereotypes or biases related to people from rural or impoverished backgrounds.
Sociologists may study the portrayal of hillbillies in media and how it impacts perceptions of certain social groups.
Historians may examine the historical origins and evolution of the term 'hillbilly' and its use in different time periods.