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farmer

n. countable
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈfɑɹmɝ// UK //fˈɑːmɐ// farmer Archaic General-service Slang

n. a person who owns or manages a farm and grows crops or raises animals.

n. a person who operates or manages a farm, typically as an owner or tenant, for the purpose of agricultural production.


SIMPLE

The farmer grows organic vegetables for the local market.

CONTEXTUAL

After the heavy rains, the farmer checked the fields to see if the young corn plants were damaged.

COMPLEX

Modern farmers must balance traditional agricultural knowledge with complex data analysis to manage soil health and maximize crop yields in a changing climate.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used with 'of' when specifying the type of production, such as a 'farmer of wheat' or 'dairy farmer'.

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