Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rancher
noun
/ˈræn.tʃər/
Definition
A rancher is a person who owns or manages a ranch, which is a large farm for raising animals, especially cattle or sheep.
Examples
- The rancher spent the morning checking on the herd of cattle.
- After years of hard work, she finally became a successful rancher.
- The rancher hired extra hands during the busy calving season.
Meaning
Ranchers are involved in the agricultural industry and typically focus on livestock production and land management.
Synonyms
- farmer
- stockman
- cattleman
- livestock owner
