SUBSISTENCE FARMERS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

subsistence farmers

noun

plural of subsistence farmer

as in tenant farmers

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nonfarmers

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growers

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But individual farmers as well as more than a dozen associations that represent growers, agricultural retailers and firms that spray pesticides have voiced opposition to the changes.

— Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
The material begins with straw collected from growers in Anadolu Efes’ agricultural supply network.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

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