Gleaner
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gleaner is a noun meaning One who gleans.
Meaning
One who gleans.
More Meanings
- (slang) A person who focuses on self-improvement while in prison.
Example Sentences
Gleaners read, pursue formal education, may learn a trade through vocational education programs or job training, […]
Release and renewal of life on the outside are the dominant concerns of time-doers and gleaners. Even jailers, although they tend to make prison life their central concern, are cognizant that they will return to the outside community.
Word Forms
- gleaners
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gatherer, harvester, scavager, reaper, ingatherer, handpicker.
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