rancher

noun

ranch·​er ˈran-chər How to pronounce rancher (audio)
Synonyms of ranchernext
: one who owns or works on a ranch

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Aanel discussing Ganado Mucho, a Navajo leader known for settling disputes with ranchers, was flagged for removal. Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026 Shawn Harris, a retired Brigadier General and cattle rancher in northwest Georgia, ran against Greene in 2024, taking home more than 30% of the vote. Irene Wright, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026 The company would then deliver the cattle to feedlots for processing into meat and Agridime would pay the ranchers a previously agreed on price. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026 And farmers and ranchers are working to combat climate change and costs, while producing products for their respective states. Briauna Brown, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rancher

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First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rancher was in 1836

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“Rancher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rancher. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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rancher

noun
ranch·​er ˈran-chər How to pronounce rancher (audio)
: a person who owns or works on a ranch

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