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farmers

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈfɑɹmɝz// UK //fˈɑːməz// farm·ers

n. people who own or manage a farm. They grow crops like vegetables or raise animals like cows and sheep for food.

n. individuals who operate or manage a farm, typically engaging in the cultivation of crops or the husbandry of livestock for commercial or subsistence purposes.


SIMPLE

The farmers are busy harvesting the wheat today.

CONTEXTUAL

Local farmers often sell their fresh produce at the market every Saturday morning.

COMPLEX

Faced with a prolonged drought, many farmers in the region have begun implementing advanced irrigation systems to preserve their remaining crops and sustain their livelihoods.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'farmer'; used as a collective noun to refer to the agricultural workforce.

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