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Definition of smallholder

smallholder

/ˈsmɔːlˌhoʊldər/
small · hold · er
Plural:smallholders
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• noun

1

A person who owns or rents a small plot of agricultural land, typically operating it as a small-scale or family-run farm.

Example

"The agricultural cooperative provides low-interest loans and drought-resistant seeds to local smallholders."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Smallholder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/smallholder
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