rancher

noun

ranch·er ˈran-chər

Synonyms of rancher

: one who owns or works on a ranch

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Carlow's family says the 73-year-old rancher was respected in the Oglala community. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 The representative has not spoken publicly about the beef prices or ranchers in his district. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Carlow’s family says the 73-year-old rancher was respected in the Oglala community. — Sarah Raza, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Against that backdrop, Ibarra and thousands of other ranchers in the northern state of Sonora are preparing to resume live cattle exports. — Fabiola Sánchez, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rancher

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1836, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rancher was in 1836

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rancher

noun

ranch·er ˈran-chər

: a person who owns or works on a ranch

rancher

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