homester

/ˈhoʊmɛstər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who lives in a house on the land of another person, usually in exchange for work or rent

“The homester has been working on the farm for months and has earned the right to stay on the land for free.”

Synonyms

  • sharecropper
  • tenant

Antonyms

  • homeowner
  • landlord