Farmer (noun)

Meaning & Definition of Farmer

a person who pays a fixed sum for some privilege or source of income
a person who cultivates land or crops or raises animals (such as livestock or fish)
yokel, bumpkin

Farmer (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

a person who cultivates the land and grows crops on it

"a young farmer whose family has been growing wheat for many generations"

similar: agriculturist, agronomist, cultivator, grower, planter, tiller

related: farmhand, field hand, gleaner, harvester, plowman, reaper, workfolk, crofter (chiefly British), cropper, gentleman farmer, sharecropper, subsistence farmer, tenant farmer, yeoman, homesteader, nester (West), granger, rancher, ranchero, ranchman, campesino

Related Entry: Gentleman farmer (noun)

Gentleman farmer is a different word from Farmer. The synonyms below are for gentleman farmer, not for farmer.

as in tenant farmer, subsistence farmer

similar: crofter (chiefly British), cropper, sharecropper, subsistence farmer, tenant farmer, yeoman, agriculturist, agronomist, cultivator, grower, planter, tiller, farmhand, field hand, gleaner, harvester, plowman, reaper, workfolk, homesteader, nester (West), granger, rancher, ranchero, ranchman, campesino

opposite: nonfarmer

Related Entry: Subsistence farmer (noun)

Subsistence farmer is a different word from Farmer. The synonyms below are for subsistence farmer, not for farmer.

as in tenant farmer, gentleman farmer

similar: crofter (chiefly British), cropper, gentleman farmer, sharecropper, tenant farmer, yeoman, agriculturist, agronomist, cultivator, grower, planter, tiller, farmhand, field hand, gleaner, harvester, plowman, reaper, workfolk, homesteader, nester (West), granger, rancher, ranchero, ranchman, campesino

opposite: nonfarmer

Related Entry: Tenant farmer (noun)

Tenant farmer is a different word from Farmer. The synonyms below are for tenant farmer, not for farmer.

as in subsistence farmer, sharecropper

similar: crofter (chiefly British), cropper, gentleman farmer, sharecropper, subsistence farmer, yeoman, agriculturist, agronomist, cultivator, grower, planter, tiller, farmhand, field hand, gleaner, harvester, plowman, reaper, workfolk, homesteader, nester (West), granger, rancher, ranchero, ranchman, campesino

opposite: nonfarmer

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Farmer

The most common words with a similar meaning to Farmer:

agriculturist, agronomist, cultivator, grower, planter, tiller

Related Words for Farmer

Origin & Etymology of Farmer

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Farmer

CEFR level: A1 English Vocabulary — Page 6
Topics: Work & Jobs

Words & Phrases Containing Farmer

farmer cheese, farmer's lung, dirt farmer, gentleman farmer, non-farmer, tenant farmer

Frequently Asked Questions about Farmer

What does "Farmer" mean?

"Farmer" means a person who pays a fixed sum for some privilege or source of income. As a noun, it is defined as: a person who pays a fixed sum for some privilege or source of income.

What is another word for "Farmer"?

Other words for "Farmer" include agriculturist, agronomist, cultivator, grower, planter and tiller. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Farmer" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Farmer"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Farmer". Common alternatives include agriculturist, agronomist, cultivator, grower, planter and tiller.

How do you use "Farmer" in a sentence?

Examples of "Farmer" in a sentence: "a young farmer whose family has been growing wheat for many generations".

Is "Farmer" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Farmer" is a noun.

Is "Farmer" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Farmer" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Farmer"?

"Farmer" is pronounced /ˈfär-mər/ and divided into syllables as farm·er.

What is the origin of the word "Farmer"?

First known use: 14th century.