SUBSISTENCE FARMERS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

subsistence farmers

noun

plural of subsistence farmer

as in tenant farmers

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nonfarmers

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growers

Noun

The measure targets Central Valley and Central Coast lands facing strict groundwater pumping limits, offering a lifeline for growers as climate change deepens droughts.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
That means not all growers will be able to take full advantage of the rally.

— Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

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