yeomen

noun

Definition of yeomennext
plural of yeoman
as in agriculturalists

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  1. cultivators
  2. growers
  3. planters
Noun
  • More than 70 medical marijuana businesses, including cultivators, processors, dispensaries and safety compliance facilities will initially be authorized to open in the commonwealth, French said.
    — Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2024
  • This is for soil-only cultivators who never use chemicals, among other requirements.
    — Lindsey Bartlett, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of cultivators
Noun
  • These changes allow the growers to improve farm efficiency, soil health and access to premium markets, leading to environmental and economic progress.
    — Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Flamingo Estate is Richard Christiansen‘s home and garden, but also a collection of farmers and growers employing regenerative practices.
    — Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
Definition of growers
Noun
  • The planters showcase artwork inspired by literary classics from iconic authors such as Emily Brontë, Jane Austen and Louisa May Alcott.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
  • There are concrete planters, wooden doors, armoires, sideboards, chinoiserie urns, and thousands of other items, mostly sourced in European markets.
    — Jenny Adams, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of planters
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