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estanciero

estanciero

9.9
A person who owns or manages a large South American ranch
  • noun
  • /ɛsˌtænˈsiːəroʊ/
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  • The estanciero welcomed visitors to tour the vast fields and learn about cattle raising.

Examples

  • Many families in Argentina have been estancieros for generations, passing down their land and traditions.

  • The estanciero invested in new equipment to improve the productivity of his ranch.

  • The estanciero manages thousands of acres of land.

  • Many estancieros in Argentina raise cattle for export.

  • The estanciero managed vast lands and employed many workers to maintain his cattle ranch.

  • She dreamed of becoming an estanciero, owning her own ranch in the mountains of Argentina.

  • As an experienced estanciero, he knew how to handle the challenges of running a large ranch.

Synonyms

farmer
vsestanciero
898 1.0

A person who grows crops or raises animals on a farm

is oriented toward large livestock land rather than crop or mixed farming
rancher
vsestanciero
  • US
88 2.7

A person who owns or looks after a ranch that has cattle and sheep

is specific to South America rather than general regions
landowner
vsestanciero
42 2.5

A person who has land, often a large area in the countryside

is specifically tied to managing large livestock land rather than any land
ranchero
vsestanciero
  • US
9 6.8

A person who owns or works on a ranch

is linked to South America rather than Mexico or the US southwest
plantation owner
vsestanciero
4 3.9

A person who owns a large farm that grows crops like sugar or cotton

is based on raising livestock across grazing land rather than intensive crop estates
ranchman
vsestanciero
  • US
4.8

A person who owns or works on a ranch and cares for cattle and horses

is neutral in gender and linked to South America rather than North America
hacendado
vsestanciero
9.9

A person who owns a large farm or estate

is focused on large livestock land in South America rather than crop estates

Surface Forms

estanciero singular
estancieros plural

Etymology

The word estanciero comes from the Spanish estancia, meaning 'ranch' or 'a place to stay', and is related to the English word station. So an estanciero is a person who owns or runs a large South American ranch.