rancher

[ ran-cher ]

noun

1. a person who owns or works on a ranch.

ˈrancher

/ ˈrɑːntʃə /

noun

1. a person who owns, manages, or works on a ranch

Word History and Origins

Origin of rancher¹

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; ranch + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The two-time Oscar winner, who played Montana rancher John Dutton III, left the hit drama last year amid reported tension with Sheridan, issues with the writing and conflicting plans for his passion project “Horizon.”

From Los Angeles Times

“These ones who come now are illegal. They don’t come through the system,” said Rose, a beef rancher who lives outside Gustine.

From Los Angeles Times

“This is a large-scale theft ring impacting our farmers, our ranchers and agricultural community,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Until 1848, Arizona, California, Texas, Nevada, Utah, western Colorado and New Mexico were part of Mexico and inhabited by numerous tribes, Indigenous cowboys and Mexican ranchers.

From Salon

"Sometimes farmers and ranchers are willing to change their practices, but they don't necessarily have the financial resources to do so," she said.

From Salon

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