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US/ˈsmɔːl.hoʊl.dər/
UK/ˈsmɔːl.həʊl.də/
a farmer who owns or rents a very small piece of land and grows food mostly for the family
In context
Most smallholders in the region grow rice on less than two hectares.
The charity helps smallholders get cheap seeds and reach city markets.
Many smallholders lost their income when the rains failed for two years.
Words that go with smallholder
noun + noun
- smallholder farmerA smallholder farmer rarely has access to a bank loan.
- smallholder agricultureSmallholder agriculture feeds much of the developing world.
- smallholder farmsSmallholder farms produce much of the food eaten in developing countries.
verb + noun
- support smallholdersThe new policy aims to support smallholders in remote areas.
adjective + noun
- poor smallholdersPoor smallholders are hit hardest by price drops.
noun + preposition
- smallholders in AfricaSmallholders in Africa often depend on rainfall alone.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a smallholder farmersCorrect: a smallholder or a smallholder farmer