Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cattle-ranchers

Noun
/ˈkæt(ə)l ˈræn(t)ʃərz/
Definition
Cattle-ranchers are individuals or businesses that raise and manage cattle on large plots of land known as ranches.
Examples
  • Many cattle-ranchers in Texas work long hours tending to their herds.
  • During the summer, cattle-ranchers take their herds to higher pastures for better grazing.
Meaning
People involved in the breeding and raising of cattle, primarily for meat production, dairy, or other livestock products.
Synonyms
  • Beef producers
  • Livestock farmers
  • Animal husbandry professionals