rancher

Synonyms for rancher

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noun. mounted cattle hand

noun. person who produces crops, raises animals

noun. person who produces crops, raises animals

noun. shepherd

Word Origin & History

1836, "owner of a ranch;" see ranch (n.). Meaning "modern single-story house" attested from 1964.

He left the Ballena rancher'a early and started for Elcuanam.

As the officer disappeared the rancher made a gesture of fierce anger.

In this capacity I was alternately farmer, rancher, cattleman.

The rancher sat silent for some moments after Diane had finished her description.

The thought suggested the fact that the rancher had just gone to bed.

His departure brought the rancher to his feet, and he groped his way to the door.

Arizona was waiting a summons from the rancher, who was still busy with Jake and Fyles.

Whatever he was about to say was cut short by the approach of the rancher.

The rancher had turned about, and addressed himself generally.

The rancher stood over the dead man in silence for some minutes.