granger
0 antonyms and opposites of granger, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A member of the Grange, a farmers' fraternal organisation (formally the National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry) founded to support agricultural interests.
How to use granger
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman French granger, someone who worked at a grange (a farmhouse with barns), ultimately from Latin granum, "grain."
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What does “granger” mean?
The word “granger” means a member of the Grange, a farmers' fraternal organisation (formally the National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry) founded to support agricultural interests. In plain terms, someone connected with running a farm — either a member of the historic farmers' organization called the Grange, or a person who manages a farm for its owner.
How do you pronounce “granger”?
“Granger” is pronounced GRAYND-zhuh (/ˈɡɹeɪnd͡ʒə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “granger” in a sentence?
Here is “granger” used in a sentence: “Her great-grandfather was a granger who helped organize the local chapter in the 1880s.”
What part of speech is “granger”?
“Granger” is a noun.
Where does the word “granger” come from?
The word “granger” comes from Latin. From Anglo-Norman French granger, someone who worked at a grange (a farmhouse with barns), ultimately from Latin granum, "grain.".
Is “granger” a common word?
“Granger” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “granger” have?
“Granger” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of the Grange, a farmers' fraternal organisation (formally the National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry) founded to support agricultural interests.