Homesteader
//ˈhoʊmstɛdɚ// noun
noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A pioneer who goes and settles on a homestead.
"In my rambles I continually came upon homesteaders striving to drain the valleys and raise grass for their cattle, while simultaneously the beavers were working to maintain high water."
- 2 someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it wordnet
Example
More examples"In my rambles I continually came upon homesteaders striving to drain the valleys and raise grass for their cattle, while simultaneously the beavers were working to maintain high water."
Etymology
From homestead + -er.
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