crofter

• Substantiv, das den Besitzer oder Pächter einer kleinen Farm bezeichnet, meist im schottischen Hochland oder in anderen Teilen Großbritanniens.

A noun referring to an owner or tenant of a small farm, typically in the Highlands of Scotland or other parts of Great Britain.

1. Small-scale farmerC1formalbritish

   A person who owns or rents a small farm, especially in the Scottish Highlands or other parts of Great Britain.

   Kleinbauer

   • The crofter tended his small plot of land with great care.
   • Many crofters in the Highlands raise sheep and grow vegetables.
   • She inherited the role of crofter from her grandfather.

   Synonymecottarsmall farmersmallholdertenant farmer