Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crofting
noun
/ˈkrɒftɪŋ/
Definition
The practice of farming small plots of land, especially in Scotland, often coupled with the rearing of livestock.
Examples
- The community engaged in crofting to sustain their families and preserve their culture.
- After moving to the Highlands, they took up crofting as a way of life.
- Crofting supports local economies and promotes biodiversity.
Meaning
Crofting refers to a traditional form of land tenure and small-scale food production practiced mainly in the Scottish Highlands and Islands, where farmers cultivate small areas of land known as crofts.
Synonyms
- smallholder farming
- subsistence farming
- homesteading
