Definition

A person who cultivates land and grows crops, often sharing the harvest with the landowner.

Example

The cropper worked hard in the fields to ensure a good harvest this year.

Conversation

Have you ever met a real cropper before?

Yeah, my uncle used to be one when he lived on a farm.

That sounds interesting! What did he grow?

He mainly grew corn and beans, and he loved working the land.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cropper → It is formed from "crop" (from Old English *cropp*, meaning the top or head of a plant) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A cropper is a person who harvests or cuts crops.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is a 'person' ('-er') that deals with the 'top of a plant' ('crop') — that's why a cropper is someone who harvests crops.

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