granger
3 synonyms for granger, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
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.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use granger
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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."
Full origin of granger →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.
