ranchman

noun

Definition of ranchmannext
as in rancher

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Recent Examples of ranchman Roosevelt observes that the cougars of his time are docile and timid, terrified of the rifle-bearing ranchman who had come to dominate their homelands. — Declan Leary, National Review, 12 Sep. 2019 This once summer residence of the Marquis de Mores—an Old West frontier ranchman—and his family includes many of their original furnishings. — Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian, 6 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranchman
  1. rancher
  2. homesteader
  3. ranchero
Noun
  • Gus Mundt, a fourth-generation Montana rancher and dad to a 3-year-old girl, braced at the thought of selling his heifers at lower prices.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Carlow's family says the 73-year-old rancher was respected in the Oglala community.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of rancher
Noun
  • But the Delgado’s don’t suddenly become brilliant homesteaders, quite the opposite.
    — Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Disputes between the landowners and homesteaders continued for months and mostly played out in newspaper editorials, the Clio said.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of homesteader
Noun
  • Try a classic bowl of chili, the chili dog dinner or the chili burrito with ranchero sauce.
    — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Rulber’s Restaurant leans heavily on the ranchero theme, with horseshoes repeated on its walls and in the logo.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of ranchero

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“Ranchman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranchman. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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