Homesteader
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhəʊmstɛdə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Homesteader is a noun meaning A pioneer who goes and settles on a homestead.
Meaning
A pioneer who goes and settles on a homestead.
Example Sentences
In my rambles I continually came upon homesteaders striving to drain the valleys and raise grass for their cattle, while simultaneously the beavers were working to maintain high water.
A drag queen may not comfortably fit the stereotypical homesteader mold. In the 19th century, homesteaders were Western pioneers who built new lives from necessity; on TikTok, the most popular homesteaders are often parents with young families or those with a lifelong connection to the practice, which often include so-called “tradwives,” or women who play a stereotypically gendered role in their family.
Word Forms
- homesteaders
Synonyms for homesteader
Depending on context, synonyms include squatter.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include squatter, pioneeress, homestayer, homecomer, settler, countryman.
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