And when they were grown up, Esau became a skilful hunter, and a husbandman: but Jacob, a plain man, dwelt in tents.
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Husbandman
/ˈhəzbəndmən/
Synonyms for "husbandman" (22 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: agricola, agriculturist, agronomist, cropper, farmer.
- Sentence evidence is available for husbandman, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "husbandman".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "husbandman"
Keep "husbandman" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "husbandman" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "husbandman", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "husbandman" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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Sample sentences
8 total sentences available.
And again she gave birth, to his brother Abel. And Abel was a shepherd, and Cain a husbandman.
Source: tatoeba (7939640)
And Noah a husbandman began to till the ground, and planted a vineyard. And drinking of the wine was made drunk, and was uncovered in his tent.
Source: tatoeba (7958188)
The xviii day of May in the fourth yeare of the Raigne of the kinge most excellent Monarche and in the year of our lord god 1606 I Thomas Knages of Lythe within the county of york husbandman sicke in body but whole in mynde and in perfect remembrance praised be to god do make and ordayne this my last will and testament in manner and forme following . . -
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 8 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "husbandman"?
Closest matches include agricola, agriculturist, agronomist, cropper, farmer.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "husbandman"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.