hambon

Welsh

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /hambɔn/

Noun

hambon (not mutable)

A Welsh-speaking farmer who lives in rural West Wales.
- "My teen years in Carmarthen were the perfect upbringing for comedy – Elis James". […] as someone who grew up as a townie, to discuss the phenomenon of the “hambon” (it would be “joscyn” in north Wales) – the term for Welsh-speaking farmers who live in rural west Wales.

Usage notes

The usage of "hambon" is nuanced; it is a term rooted in Welsh rural identity, especially amongst Welsh-speaking farmers in West Wales. While it often carries a sense of local pride and cultural affinity, it can be employed in a less favourable light to stereotype individuals from rural areas. Nonetheless, many within the community embrace the term with pride, reaffirming their connection to their regional heritage and lifestyle.

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