Definition

A person who lives in a small house, often in a rural area, usually called a cottage.

Example

The cottager enjoyed the peaceful surroundings of the countryside.

Conversation

I met a really interesting cottager last weekend.

Oh really? What was their story?

They told me about how they enjoy living in the countryside as a cottager.

That sounds lovely! I’d love a quiet life like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cottager → It is formed from "cottage" (from Old French *cotage*, meaning a small house or dwelling) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A cottager is a person who lives in a cottage.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'cottage' as a small house, and the '-er' indicates a person. So, a cottager is simply a person who lives in a small house.

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