farmers

word · lemma: farmer

/ˈfɑɹmɝz/
FAR-murz
/fˈɑːməz/
FAH-muhz

Definition

People who grow crops or raise animals for food and other products, usually on farms.

Usage & Nuances

'Farmers' is used for both people who grow crops and raise animals. Common collocations: 'small farmers,' 'local farmers,' 'dairy farmers.' Rarely used to describe owners of large industrial farms ('agribusiness' is more common there).

Example Sentences

Many farmers wake up early to work in the fields.

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The farmers planted corn and wheat this year.

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Small farmers sell their products at the market.

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Local farmers are facing challenges because of the drought.

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Many young people are choosing to become farmers these days.

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Without hardworking farmers, we wouldn't have fresh food on our tables.

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