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rancher

American  
[ran-cher] / ˈræn tʃər /

noun

  1. a person who owns or works on a ranch.

ˈrancher British  
/ ˈrɑːntʃə /

noun

  1. a person who owns, manages, or works on a ranch

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Etymology

Origin of rancher

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; ranch + -er 1

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Wolves have since recolonized the state — a development hailed by conservationists as an ecological win but derided by many ranchers whose cattle are slaughtered by the skilled pack hunters.

From Los Angeles Times

Some ranchers worry that wastewater might contaminate sources of groundwater and imperil their operations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Before selling cattle in and out of the state, ranchers need to have them inspected by Nebraska’s Brand Committee.

From The Wall Street Journal

And it leaves behind the local farmers and ranchers currently getting squeezed by consolidation throughout the U.S. agricultural industry.

From MarketWatch

Years of ranchers shrinking their herds have pushed cattle prices to record highs, hurting meatpackers’ profits and consumers’ wallets.

From The Wall Street Journal

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