Homesteader
noun
A person who owns and looks after a small farm, especially in the past in the USA.
In the 19th century, many homesteaders moved west to start new lives on the American frontier.
Often appears as...
- american homesteader
- early homesteader
noun
A person who gets land under a homesteading law.
Under the Homesteading Act, a homesteader could claim up to 160 acres of public land.
Often appears as...
- claim a homesteader
- register a homesteader
Usage tips
Neutral
noun
A person who practices self-sufficiency by living off the land.
He quit his job in the city and became a homesteader, farming his own land and raising his own livestock.
Often appears as...
- become a homesteader
- live as a homesteader
noun
A person who owns and looks after a small farm, especially in the past in the USA.
In the 19th century, many homesteaders moved west to start new lives on the American frontier.
Often appears as...
- american homesteader
- early homesteader
noun
A person who gets land under a homesteading law.
Under the Homesteading Act, a homesteader could claim up to 160 acres of public land.
Often appears as...
- claim a homesteader
- register a homesteader
Usage tips
Neutral
noun
A person who practices self-sufficiency by living off the land.
He quit his job in the city and became a homesteader, farming his own land and raising his own livestock.
Often appears as...
- become a homesteader
- live as a homesteader
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Understand that 'homesteader' often refers to historical American settlement and expansion.
Homesteaders faced tough conditions traveling in covered wagons.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Modern Usage
Don't use 'homesteader' to describe contemporary small farm owners without historical context.
My ancestors were homesteaders, not my parents who just own a small farm.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
Recognize the symbol of independence and self-reliance that homesteaders represent in American culture.
Homesteaders are often admired in stories for their pioneering spirit.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Understand that 'homesteader' often refers to historical American settlement and expansion.
Homesteaders faced tough conditions traveling in covered wagons.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Modern Usage
Don't use 'homesteader' to describe contemporary small farm owners without historical context.
My ancestors were homesteaders, not my parents who just own a small farm.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
Recognize the symbol of independence and self-reliance that homesteaders represent in American culture.
Homesteaders are often admired in stories for their pioneering spirit.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Understand that 'homesteader' often refers to historical American settlement and expansion.
Homesteaders faced tough conditions traveling in covered wagons.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Modern Usage
Don't use 'homesteader' to describe contemporary small farm owners without historical context.
My ancestors were homesteaders, not my parents who just own a small farm.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
Recognize the symbol of independence and self-reliance that homesteaders represent in American culture.
Homesteaders are often admired in stories for their pioneering spirit.
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Video examples
Will Mars Be a World...
want to just drill into the side of Mars and see what they can find who's gonna stop them no there's not gonna be anybody to stop them you're a homesteader on Mars and someone comes and starts home standing in your backyard no state is going to be able to support your claim so it might have a very you know kind of an old-school way
Video examples
Will Mars Be a World...
want to just drill into the side of Mars and see what they can find who's gonna stop them no there's not gonna be anybody to stop them you're a homesteader on Mars and someone comes and starts home standing in your backyard no state is going to be able to support your claim so it might have a very you know kind of an old-school way
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Lee Child
British Writer
Practically any Western has a homesteader in trouble, and a mysterious rider shows up off the range, solves the problem over two or three days, and then rides off into the sunset.
Quote examples
Lee Child
British Writer
Practically any Western has a homesteader in trouble, and a mysterious rider shows up off the range, solves the problem over two or three days, and then rides off into the sunset.
Example 1 of 1
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