subsistence farmers

Definition of subsistence farmersnext
plural of subsistence farmer
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growers
Noun
  • Some focus primarily on tasting all the deliciousness offered by local producers, growers, and restaurants; other food tours provide the opportunity to dive deeper into history and culture or even try your hand at cooking local cuisine.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Other plants simply are aggressive growers.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Subsistence farmers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsistence%20farmers. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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