Synonyms for

Yeoman

Verb / ˈjəʊmʌn / Another word for yeoman — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a farmer who worked his own land and had some social status

Synonyms & similar words

yeomanoftheguard beefeater farmer landowner cultivator tiller granger agriculturist homesteader settler peasant countryman rustic villager smallholder proprietor owner lord squire planter rancher

Example sentences

  1. The yeoman tended to his crops every day.
  2. The yeoman owned a small plot of land.
  3. The yeoman was respected by his community for his hard work.
  4. The yeoman's family helped him with the farm chores.
  5. The yeoman sold his vegetables at the market.

Quotes

  • The yeoman's life is like a patch of day-lilies flowering in a field.
  • The yeoman's wife is the queen of the farm.
  • The yeoman is the backbone of the country.

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