Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ranchero
noun
/rænˈtʃɛroʊ/
Definition
A ranchero is a person who owns or manages a ranch, particularly in the context of Spanish-speaking countries.
Examples
- The ranchero greeted us with a warm smile as we arrived at the ranch.
- After years of hard work, the ranchero expanded his property to raise cattle.
- The festival celebrated rancheros and their contributions to local culture.
Meaning
The term is commonly used to describe someone involved in the agricultural or livestock raising industries, often associated with a rustic and rural lifestyle.
Synonyms
- rancher
- farmer
- stockman
- herdsman
