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farmer

noun

ˈfär-mər

Definition of farmer

as in cultivator

a person who cultivates the land and grows crops on it a young farmer whose family has been growing wheat for many generations

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Recent Examples of farmer The original five were targeted for arrest after a local farmer tipped off police to a suspicious group of people meandering near the base, in vans bearing fake business logos. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026 Long before celebrities and expensive real estate, the land was used by local residents and farmers. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026 Truly Pizza – Dana Point, California Founded by Donna Baldwin and John Arena, Truly Pizza focuses on using fresh, seasonal ingredients and supporting local farmers. — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 The produce department features tropical fruits such as jackfruit, dragon fruit, mangoes, sweet tamarind and durian, alongside a large selection of Asian vegetables and a wide variety of mushrooms that can compete with any local farmer’s market. — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for farmer

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cultivator

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In reality, an electric tiller is more powerful than an electric cultivator.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2026
In 2019, González was introduced to Rocha, who had a reputation as a cultivator of Black and brown political talent.

— Jesús Rodríguez, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026

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