crofter
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9.4
- noun
- /ˈkrɒftə/
- UK
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crofter
- As a crofter, he took pride in maintaining his small farm, which had been passed down through generations in his family.
Examples
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I can remember how poor some of the crofters were near my parents' farm in Joensuu.
Fiction book (1992) -
And many of the crofters and tenants are fishermen, so that means that even during bad times, no one starves.
Fiction book (2001) -
In Scotland, they were called crofters.
Academic text (2003) -
We found accommodation for the night at a crofter's cottage.
Fiction book (1991) -
In Bay Village, two social classes are perceived by the resident population: landlords and crofters.
Academic text (1991) -
In Scotland, for example, legislation enables crofters to form trusts, such as the North Harris Trust, which took control of the land.
Academic text (2008) -
Most crofters didn't bother locking their doors.
Fiction book (2002) -
Thus, this anti-landlord sentiment reveals a realistic skepticism or animosity among local people, fishermen, and crofters alike.
Academic text (1991) -
The crofter managed a small farm with sheep and vegetables, living off the land in the Scottish Highlands.
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Every summer, the crofter sold fresh produce at the local market, providing the community with locally grown fruits and vegetables.
Synonyms
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1.0
A person who grows crops or raises animals on a farm
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2.0
A person who owns or works on a small farm to grow food
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3.7
A farmer who rents land from a landowner instead of owning it
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5.8
A person who farms a small piece of land, often with family help
A person who lives and works on the land, like a farmer
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Etymology
The word crofter comes from croft, an old word for a 'small farm' or 'field', plus the ending -er, meaning 'a person who does something'. That's why a crofter is someone who owns or works a small farm, especially in Scotland and northern England.