homesteader

noun
UK: /ˈhəʊmstedər/
US: /ˈhoʊmstedər/

  1. A person who settles on land to acquire ownership under the homestead laws.

    1. The homesteader built a small cabin on the prairie.
    2. The resourceful homesteader overcame many challenges to establish their farm.

  2. Someone who lives a self-sufficient lifestyle, often in a rural area, growing their own food.

    1. She is a modern homesteader, growing vegetables in her backyard.
    2. Many aspire to be a homesteader, seeking a simpler life closer to nature.

Synonyms

settler pioneer farmer colonist

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "homesteader" in English means: A person who settles on land to acquire ownership under the homestead laws., Someone who lives a self-sufficient lifestyle, often in a rural area, growing their own food..

The phonetic transcription of "homesteader" is /ˈhəʊmstedər/ in British English and /ˈhoʊmstedər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "homesteader": settler, pioneer, farmer, colonist.

Example usage of "homesteader": "The homesteader built a small cabin on the prairie.". More examples on the page.