rancher
|ranch-er|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈræn.tʃər/
🇬🇧
/ˈrɑːn.tʃər/
livestock farmer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rancher' originates from the word 'ranch,' which comes from the Spanish word 'rancho,' meaning 'a small farm or group of huts.'
Historical Evolution
'rancho' transformed into the English word 'ranch,' and eventually 'rancher' was derived to describe someone who works on or owns a ranch.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a small farm, but over time it evolved to mean a large farm or estate for raising livestock.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39
