Definition

A person in Britain who rents and farms a small piece of land, known as a croft.

Example

The crofter worked hard to grow vegetables and raise animals on his land.

Conversation

I met a really interesting crofter at the market yesterday.

Oh really? What did he say?

He talked about how he manages his land and crops.

That sounds fascinating! I've always wanted to learn more about farming.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Crofter → The word 'crofter' originates from Old English 'croft' (meaning a small farm or enclosure) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A crofter is a person who works on or manages a small farm or piece of land.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who works on a 'small farm' ('croft') — the '-er' indicates that this person is involved in that work.

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