crofter

/ˈkrɒftər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who works on or manages a small farm or plot of land, typically renting it from a landlord.

“As a young crofter, she worked tirelessly to grow her family’s small vegetable patch.”

Synonyms

  • farmer
  • smallholder
  • tenant

Antonyms

  • landowner
  • large-scale farmer