definitions

breeder

[ bree-der ]
/ ˈbri dər /
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noun

an animal, plant, or person that produces offspring or reproduces.
a person who raises animals or plants primarily for breeding purposes.
Also called breeder reactor. Energy. a nuclear reactor in which more fissile material is produced than is consumed.
Slang: Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term used by gays to refer to a heterosexual.
Slang: Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term used especially by child-free people to refer to a biological parent.

RELATED WORDS

adviser, coach, professor, tutor, mentor, handler, producer, farmer, herdsman, herder, rancher, peasant, laborer, grower, lecturer, guide, demonstrator, agriculturist, shepherd, cowboy

Nearby words

breechloader, breechloading, breed, breed of cat, breed's hill, breeder, breeder reactor, breeding, breeding ground, breeks, breen

Origin of breeder

First recorded in 1525–35; breed + -er1
Related formsnon·breed·er, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for breeder

breeder

/ (ˈbriːdə) /

noun

a person who breeds plants or animals
something that reproduces, esp to excessrabbits are persistent breeders
an animal kept for breeding purposes
a source or causea breeder of discontent
short for breeder reactor
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