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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.

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a local granger the Grange movement

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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Frequently asked questions

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.

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